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Measurement of Fronto-limbic Activity Using an Emotional Oddball Task in Children with Familial High Risk for Schizophrenia
Published on: December 2, 2015
Behavioral inhibition sensitivity and emotional response suppression: a laboratory test among adolescents in a
Ellen W Leen-Feldner1, Michael J Zvolensky, Matthew T Feldner
1Department of Psychology, University of Vermont, Burlington, 05405-0134, USA. ellen_leen@hotmail.com
Abstract:
This study examined behavioral inhibition sensitivity and emotional suppression in a fear-relevant slide-viewing paradigm among adolescents (n=95). After controlling for state anxiety, behavioral inhibition sensitivity significantly predicted subjective anxiety and the valence and control dimensions of emotional responding but was not associated with arousal-based indexes of distress. Contrary to prediction, emotional suppression did not affect emotional or psychophysiological responsiveness. These results are discussed in relation to vulnerability to anxiety-related distress among adolescents.

