Brain waves reveal why negative emotions hijack attention in borderline personality traits

Brain waves reveal why negative emotions hijack attention in borderline personality traits

People who exhibit elevated levels of borderline personality traits often struggle to think flexibly and maintain their focus when confronted with negative emotions. A recent study published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging reveals that these individuals experience distinct disruptions in brain activity that make it hard for them to ignore angry faces during difficult mental tasks. The research provides a biological window into why negative …