The Influence of Criticism on Functional Connectivity of the Brain and its Association with Neuroticism

Praveen Iyer^1*, Mongesh Nilson² and Alice Erikson^2
*Correspondence: Praveen Iyer, Department of Psychology, Calicut University, Calicut, Kerala, India, Email:

Keywords

Neuroticism• fMRI• Functional connectivity• Brain • Criticism

Introduction

The way people respond to criticism varies greatly, with some individuals experiencing heightened emotional distress and others showing resilience. The neural mechanisms underlying this variability have been of great interest to researchers in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. In particular, the role of neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by high levels of negative emotionality, in mediating the impact of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity has been the focus of recent studies.

Neuroimaging studies have shown that criticism can affect the functional connectivity within brain networks related to emotional regulation, selfreferential processing, and cognitive control. Additionally, research suggests that neurotic individuals are more susceptible to the negative effects of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity, which may contribute to the development of psychopathology.

Understanding the neural underpinnings of how criticism impacts the brain and how this is modulated by individual differences in neuroticism is crucial for developing interventions aimed at reducing the negative consequences of criticism. This review aims to synthesize the current literature on the influence of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity and its association with neuroticism, highlighting areas for future research and potential clinical applications.

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Literature Review

Criticism is a common experience that most people encounter throughout their lives. It can be delivered in various forms, such as constructive feedback, verbal abuse, or cyber-bullying and can have significant impacts on individuals' psychological well-being. Recent studies have examined the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of criticism, particularly its effects on the functional connectivity of the brain and its relationship with personality traits such as neuroticism.

Several studies have shown that criticism can affect the functional connectivity of key brain regions involved in emotional regulation, including the amygdala, medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), and anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). For instance, a study investigated the neural responses to social evaluation and found that negative feedback decreased the functional connectivity between the amygdala and mPFC in healthy adults [2]. This decrease in functional connectivity was associated with higher levels of selfreported negative affect and anxiety.

Similarly, a study examined the effects of negative feedback on the functional connectivity of the ACC and found that it decreased connectivity with the amygdala in individuals with higher levels of anxiety [3]. In contrast, individuals with lower levels of anxiety showed increased connectivity between these regions following negative feedback. These findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of anxiety may be more vulnerable to the effects of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity. In addition to anxiety, neuroticism, a personality trait characterized by high levels of negative affect, has also been linked to altered functional connectivity following criticism. A study found that individuals with higher levels of neuroticism showed greater decreases in functional connectivity between the amygdala and mPFC following negative feedback [4]. These findings suggest that individuals with higher levels of neuroticism may be more vulnerable to the effects of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity and emotional regulation.

Interestingly, the effects of criticism on functional connectivity appear to be modulated by the type of feedback received. Compared the neural responses to positive and negative feedback and found that negative feedback decreased functional connectivity between the amygdala and mPFC, while positive feedback increased connectivity between these regions. Furthermore, individuals with higher levels of neuroticism showed greater decreases in connectivity following negative feedback and greater increases in connectivity following positive feedback. These findings suggest that neuroticism may modulate the effects of both positive and negative feedback on the brain's functional connectivity.

While most studies have focused on the effects of criticism on the functional connectivity of key brain regions involved in emotional regulation, some studies have also examined the effects of criticism on other brain regions. A study investigated the effects of social exclusion on the functional connectivity of the default mode network (DMN), a network of brain regions involved in self-referential processing. They found that social exclusion decreased the functional connectivity within the DMN and between the DMN and the dorsal attention network [5]. Furthermore, individuals with higher levels of neuroticism showed greater decreases in functional connectivity following social exclusion.

Overall, the literature suggests that criticism can significantly impact the functional connectivity of key brain regions involved in emotional regulation, and its effects may be modulated by personality traits such as neuroticism. Future studies could investigate the longitudinal effects of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity and its potential role in the development of psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, interventions aimed at enhancing emotional regulation and resilience could potentially mitigate the negative effects of criticism on the brain's functional connectivity and psychological well-being.

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Discussion

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Conclusion

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Acknowledgement

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Conflict of Interest

There is no conflict of interest by author.

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