Abstract:Memory and fear are two overlapping CNS processes in which mechanism of synaptic plasticity plays a key role. Fear increases likelihood fixation in memory behaviorally important information associated with a traumatic event. For healthy psychological functioning is crucial the ability to update the content and emotional charge of memories (cognitive plasticity) contributing to fading and extinction of fear memories once this event has been passed. Memory performance and its plasticity are associated with abili… Show more
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