CIT-26
CComprehensive Review
Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function.
Arnsten, A. F. T. (2009).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Demonstrates that sympathetic overdrive and catecholamine excess (stress) actively impair Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) function. This establishes the baseline architectural premise that high-order cognitive coaching and behavioral training cannot effectively penetrate a brain locked in a biological state of survival; autonomic downregulation must occur first.
Inference:Conceptual Model
Applicability:Direct (Protocol Rationale)
CIT-27
AMeta-Analysis / Systematic Review
Heart rate variability, prefrontal neural function, and cognitive performance: the neurovisceral integration perspective.
Thayer, J. F., et al. (2009).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Demonstrates that higher vagal tone (measured via HRV) is inextricably linked to superior executive function, working memory, and emotional regulation.
Inference:Strong Correlational
Applicability:Direct (Systemic Claims)
CIT-28
BNeuroimaging Experimental
Stress-related noradrenergic activity prompts large-scale neural network reconfiguration.
Hermans, E. J., et al. (2011).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Demonstrates that acute systemic stress physically shifts brain connectivity away from the executive control network and toward the salience (reactive) network. This illustrates why traditional behavioral interventions frequently fail to yield long-term ROI during periods of unmanaged organizational stress.
Inference:Causal physiological response
Applicability:Indirect (Integration Strategy)
CIT-29
CTheoretical Framework
Brain on stress: how the social environment gets under the skin.
McEwen, B. S. (2012).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Indicates that chronic allostatic load induces structural remodeling in the amygdala, driving cognitive rigidity and a "defensive" posture.
Inference:Conceptual Model
Applicability:Direct (Protocol Rationale)
CIT-30
BControlled Experimental / fMRI
Examination of the neural substrates of coaching…
Boyatzis, R. E., et al. (2015).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Indicates that coaching geared toward parasympathetic activation (visioning, safety) engages neural circuits associated with behavioral change and openness, whereas stress-inducing environments trigger sympathetic defense mechanisms that block learning.
Inference:Correlational
Applicability:Direct (Algorithm Mapping)
CIT-31
CFoundational Review
The brain's default mode network.
Raichle, M. E. (2015).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Is consistent with the architecture's focus on mitigating the "24-Hour Vigilance Loop." When a corporate environment prevents the brain from entering offline consolidation within the Default Mode Network, strategic visioning degrades.
Inference:Theoretical
Applicability:Exploratory (Protocol Rationale)
CIT-32
ASystematic Review
Heart Rate Variability and Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review.
Forte, G., Favieri, F., & Casagrande, M. (2019).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Confirms across a comprehensive dataset that higher Heart Rate Variability (indicative of parasympathetic dominance) is strictly positively correlated with superior executive function, sustained attention, and cognitive flexibility.
Inference:Systematic Review
Applicability:Systematic Review
CIT-33
BControlled Experimental
Psychosocial stress reversibly disrupts prefrontal processing and attentional control.
Liston, C., McEwen, B. S., & Casey, B. J. (2009).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Demonstrates that chronic psychosocial stress disrupts architectural connectivity in the Prefrontal Cortex. Crucially, the study proves this impairment is reversible, validating the YouMind approach of utilizing neuro-acoustic tools to restore baseline biological regulation.
Inference:Causal physiological & cognitive outcome
Applicability:Causal physiological & cognitive outcome
CIT-34
BNeuroimaging Experimental / fMRI
Visioning in the brain: an fMRI study of inspirational coaching and mentoring.
9. Jack, A. I., et al. (2013).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Demonstrates via fMRI that "compassionate coaching" activates the global networks associated with visionary thinking. Conversely, coaching focused on "fixing weaknesses" activates defense networks, physically shutting down neural pathways required for learning.
Inference:Correlational neuro-activation
Applicability:Direct (Integration Strategy)
CIT-35
BControlled Experimental
Vagal influence on working memory and attention.
Hansen, A. L., Johnsen, B. H., & Thayer, J. F. (2003).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Shows that individuals with higher baseline vagal tone perform significantly better on continuous performance tests and working memory tasks.
Inference:Causal cognitive outcome
Applicability:Direct (Mechanism Level)
CIT-36
CLiterature Review
Decision making under stress: a selective review.
Starcke, K., & Brand, M. (2012).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Reviews how acute and chronic stress reliably shifts decision-making away from analytical, goal-directed behavior and toward habitual, reward-driven, and rigid heuristics.
Inference:Conceptual Model
Applicability:Direct (Protocol Rationale)
CIT-37
CTheoretical Framework
The polyvagal perspective.
Porges, S. W. (2007).
Mechanistic Plausibility: Establishes the Polyvagal Theory, detailing how the myelinated ventral vagus nerve acts as a "social engagement system." It shows that trust and team cohesion are nearly physically impossible when the brain's "neuroception" of safety is offline.
Inference:Foundational Mechanism
Applicability:Foundational (Algorithm Mapping)
