Intentionality in frontal asymmetry research.
The present article provides a theoretical viewpoint on several aspects in frontal asymmetry research. Based on a brief overview of evidence related to an approach-avoidance perspective and the relation to BIS-BAS models on frontal asymmetry I propose that intentionality is valuable to understanding frontal asymmetry. In particular, I argue that defining arguments and previous experimental research often focused on a phase of human action that may be denoted as a volitional phase, which is linked to intentions. Further, I argue that intentions are accompanied by an affective-motivational component that I denote as the strength of an intention. Finally, I suggest that the lack of this kind of intentional strength might be an interesting concept in trying to explain certain subtypes of depression.
Institute of Psychology at the University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
Johannes
J
Hewig
D000339:Affect / Q000502:physiology; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000502:physiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D009042:Motivation; D014836:Volition
BIS/BAS; affect; depression; emotion; frontal asymmetry; motivation; valence; volition