The role of associative fear and avoidance learning in anxiety disorders: Gaps and directions for future research
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders and are often chronic and
disabling. Although exposure-based treatments are effective, a substantial number of …
disabling. Although exposure-based treatments are effective, a substantial number of …
Avoidance learning: a review of theoretical models and recent developments
AM Krypotos, M Effting, M Kindt… - Frontiers in behavioral …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Avoidance is a key characteristic of adaptive and maladaptive fear. Here, we review past
and contemporary theories of avoidance learning. Based on the theories, experimental …
and contemporary theories of avoidance learning. Based on the theories, experimental …
A meta-analysis of procedures to change implicit measures.
Using a novel technique known as network meta-analysis, we synthesized evidence from
492 studies (87,418 participants) to investigate the effectiveness of procedures in changing …
492 studies (87,418 participants) to investigate the effectiveness of procedures in changing …
Biased approach-avoidance tendencies in psychopathology: A systematic review of their assessment and modification
A Loijen, JN Vrijsen, JIM Egger, ES Becker… - Clinical psychology …, 2020 - Elsevier
We systematically review the literature on approach-avoidance (AA) tendencies in mental
disorders, including 97 empirical studies. Most evidence for the role of biased AA tendencies …
disorders, including 97 empirical studies. Most evidence for the role of biased AA tendencies …
[HTML][HTML] Modeling avoidance in mood and anxiety disorders using reinforcement learning
Background Serious and debilitating symptoms of anxiety are the most common mental
health problem worldwide, accounting for around 5% of all adult years lived with disability in …
health problem worldwide, accounting for around 5% of all adult years lived with disability in …
Psychological factors involved in sexual desire, sexual activity, and sexual satisfaction: A multi-factorial perspective
This study explored the role of psychological trait factors in sexual desire and sexual activity.
In particular, it investigated how these factors may contribute to maintaining a balance …
In particular, it investigated how these factors may contribute to maintaining a balance …
[HTML][HTML] Towards implementation of cognitive bias modification in mental health care: State of the science, best practices, and ways forward
Cognitive bias modification (CBM) has evolved from an experimental method testing
cognitive mechanisms of psychopathology to a promising tool for accessible digital mental …
cognitive mechanisms of psychopathology to a promising tool for accessible digital mental …
Pathways towards the proliferation of avoidance in anxiety and implications for treatment
Avoidance is a key symptom of anxiety disorders. Maladaptive avoidance impairs general
functioning acutely and maintains chronic anxiety. A better understanding of the …
functioning acutely and maintains chronic anxiety. A better understanding of the …
Refining technology threat avoidance theory
D Carpenter, DK Young, P Barrett… - … of the Association …, 2019 - digitalcommons.trinity.edu
Understanding individual threat avoidance motivation and behavior is a critical component
in designing effective cyber security solutions for both users and organizations. Technology …
in designing effective cyber security solutions for both users and organizations. Technology …
Approach-bias retraining and other training interventions as add-on in the treatment of AUD patients
In the past two decades, a variety of cognitive training interventions have been developed to
help people overcome their addictive behaviors. Conceptually, it is important to distinguish …
help people overcome their addictive behaviors. Conceptually, it is important to distinguish …