Neuroticism and self-evaluation measures are related to the ability to form cognitive maps critical for spatial orientation.

Abstract:

:Trait neuroticism is suggested to be related to measures of volume and function of the hippocampus, a brain structure located in the medial temporal lobe that is critical for human navigation and orientation. In this study, we assessed whether measures of trait neuroticism and self-concept are correlated with the human ability to orient by means of cognitive maps (i.e. mental representations of an environment that include landmarks and their spatial relationships). After controlling for gender differences, which are well-known in spatial orientation abilities, we found that measures of neuroticism (i.e. negative affect, emotional stability) and self-concept (i.e. self-esteem) were correlated with individual differences in the rate at which cognitive maps were formed; the same measures were generally unrelated to the ability to make use of cognitive maps, as well as the ability to orient using visual path integration. The relationships (and lack thereof) between personality traits and the spatial orientation skills, as reported in the present study, are consistent with specific neural correlates underlying these factors, and may have important implications for treatment of disorders related to them.

journal_name

Behav Brain Res

authors

Burles F,Guadagni V,Hoey F,Arnold AE,Levy RM,O'Neill T,Iaria G

doi

10.1016/j.bbr.2014.06.002

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-09-01 00:00:00

pages

154-9

eissn

0166-4328

issn

1872-7549

pii

S0166-4328(14)00374-X

journal_volume

271

pub_type

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