Memory control (MC) and emotion regulation (ER) are critical cognitive functions for adapting to life's challenges, drawing significant research attention. Accumulating evidence suggests these processes are interrelated, yet a comprehensive discussion of their interplay remains lacking. We introduce an integrative framework exploring the mutual influence between MC and ER, composed of two interrelated branches: first, MC aids in ER through the retrieval of positive memories, intentional forgetting of undesirable content, and the adaptive updating of memory stores. Second, ER impacts MC by upregulating positivity and downregulating negativity in memories. The framework spotlights the need to harness MC–ER interplay for future research. Potential directions include utilizing MC to amplify ER capabilities, training ER skills to refine MC performance, and modulating the cognitive and neural overlapping of both processes to improve both functions. Delving into the MC–ER nexus advances understanding of the intricate emotion–memory relationship and holds great promise for developing novel behavioral interventions.

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记忆控制和情绪调节之间的相互作用

记忆控制（MC）和情绪调节（ER）是适应生活挑战的关键认知功能，引起了广泛的研究关注。越来越多的证据表明这些过程是相互关联的，但仍然缺乏对其相互作用的全面讨论。我们引入了一个探索 MC 和 ER 之间相互影响的综合框架，该框架由两个相互关联的分支组成：首先，MC 通过检索积极记忆、有意忘记不良内容和自适应更新记忆库来帮助 ER。其次，ER 通过上调记忆中的积极性和下调消极性来影响 MC。该框架强调了利用 MC-ER 相互作用进行未来研究的必要性。潜在的方向包括利用 MC 来增强 ER 能力，训练 ER 技能来提高 MC 性能，以及调节两个过程的认知和神经重叠来改善这两种功能。深入研究 MC-ER 关系可以增进对复杂的情绪-记忆关系的理解，并为开发新颖的行为干预措施带来巨大希望。