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A U-shaped relationship between perceived chronic stress and the approach motivation: evidence from resting-state EEG

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: < 0.05). These findings suggest that there is a nonlinear relationship between chronic stress and approach motivation, i.e. at both low and high chronic stress levels, resting-state activation of approach motivation is enhanced, whereas at moderate chronic stress levels, approach motivation is reduced, probably reflecting more efficient allocation and conservation of brain resources. More importantly, our findings demonstrate the necessity of examining the baseline neural state in addition to the task-evoked responses when assessing stress-related changes of approach motivation, thereby providing novel insights into the mechanisms of stress adaptation and their implications for psychological health.

Source: Stress

DOI: 10.1080/10253890.2026.2720484

Authors: Yu Xi, Wei Yi, Wangxiao Chen, Jianhui Wu

Institution: Shenzhen University

Language: English

Topic: Stress Responses and Cortisol

Subfield: Behavioral Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,175