Cognitive bias modification of attention is less effective under working memory load
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2014-07-20
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Springer New York LLC
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Cognitive bias modification for attentional bias (CBM-A) attempts to alleviate anxiety by training an attentional bias away from threat. Several authors have argued that CBM-A in fact trains top-down, reactive counteraction of the tendency to orient towards threat. Imposing a working memory (WM) load during training should therefore limit its efficacy, since WM resources are required for goal-driven control of attention. Twenty-eight subclinical high-anxious participants completed two sessions of CBM-A or placebo training: one under a high WM load, and one under a low WM load. Attentional bias was assessed after each training. CBM-A produced an attentional bias away from threat under low load, but not under high load. These results suggest CBM-A trains top-down counteraction of orienting to threat. It also suggests the administration of CBM-A in the home environment may be affected by everyday worries and distractions.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Cognitive bias modification, Attentional bias, Anxiety, Working memory, Generalized anxiety disorder, Modification program, Emotional disorders, Selective attention, Individuals, Vulnerability, Activation, Stimuli, Smokers, Threat
Kaynak
Cognitive Therapy and Research
WoS Q Değeri
Q2
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
38
Sayı
6
Künye
Booth, R. W., Mackintosh, B., Mobini, S., Öztop, P. & Nunn, S. (2014). Cognitive bias modification of attention is less effective under working memory load. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 38(6), 634-639. doi:10.1007/s10608-014-9628-6
