title: Cognitive control: social evolution and emotional regulation.
abstract: This commentary argues that theories of cognitive control risk being incomplete unless they incorporate social/emotional factors. Social factors very likely played a critical role in the evolution of human cognitive control abilities, and emotional states are the primary regulatory mechanisms of cognitive control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Southeastern Louisiana University.
authors.forename: Matt J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rossano
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention / Q000502:physiology; D003071:Cognition / Q000502:physiology*; D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012917:Social Adjustment; D066252:Sociological Factors
keywords: Attentional biasing; Componential; Emotional regulation; Social complexity