Elizabeth Phelps

Elizabeth Phelps is a distinguished American psychologist and neuroscientist known for her research on how emotions influence memory and decision-making. She studies how different brain regions work together to process feelings like fear and anxiety, and how these emotional responses affect what we remember and how we behave. Her work helps deepen our understanding of mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders and PTSD, offering insights that can inform treatment approaches. Phelps's research combines brain imaging techniques and behavioral studies to explore the complex relationship between emotion, cognition, and the brain.