Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Depression: Overview01:18

Depression: Overview

Depression is a prevalent mental illness marked by persistent sadness and lack of interest in previously enjoyable activities. It can take several forms, including major depression, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar I and II disorders. Symptoms range from emotional changes like chronic worry to physical changes like sleep disturbances and suicidal thoughts. From a neurobiological perspective, depression is believed to be triggered by abnormalities in the brain's prefrontal cortex,...
Depressive Disorders: Etiology01:27

Depressive Disorders: Etiology

Depressive disorders result from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors, each contributing uniquely to the development and persistence of the condition. Understanding these factors provides critical insight into the multifaceted nature of depression.
Biological Factors in Depression
Biological predispositions significantly influence the risk of developing depressive disorders. Genetic studies highlight the role of variations in the serotonin transporter...
The Influence of Cognition on Affect01:29

The Influence of Cognition on Affect

Cognition plays a pivotal role in shaping emotional experiences, as demonstrated by Schachter and Singer’s two-factor theory of emotion. According to this model, emotion arises from a combination of physiological arousal and cognitive interpretation. The body’s physiological response to stimuli is ambiguous and only gains emotional significance through cognitive labeling. For instance, an increased heart rate and adrenaline surge while standing near an attractive person may be interpreted as...
Cognitive Therapy01:25

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy, pioneered by Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s, is a structured approach to addressing psychological distress by focusing on the influence of thoughts on emotions and behaviors. All cognitive therapies involve the basic assumption that human beings have control over their feelings, and that how individuals feel about something depends on how they think about it. Unlike psychoanalytic methods that delve into unconscious processes or humanistic approaches emphasizing...
The Influence of Affect on Cognition01:29

The Influence of Affect on Cognition

Positive affect significantly influences cognitive processes, including evaluation, memory, creativity, and social judgments. Compared to negative affect, positive emotional states promote more favorable interpretations of stimuli, cognitive flexibility, and heuristic processing. These effects highlight emotions' powerful role in shaping how individuals perceive, remember, and interact with the world.Influence on Evaluation and AttributionWhen individuals experience positive affect, they are...
Beck's Cognitive Therapy01:25

Beck's Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy is a psychological approach designed to address distortions in thinking, which can lead to negative emotions and unrealistic beliefs. These cognitive distortions often influence how individuals interpret and respond to situations, exacerbating emotional distress. Below are some prevalent cognitive distortions, their characteristics, and examples of how they manifest in thought processes.
Arbitrary Inference
Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without sufficient...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Problematic social media use and psychosocial conditions.

Frontiers in psychology·2026
Same author

Compounding Disasters and Australian Youth Mental Health: A Time of Significant (di)stress.

Early intervention in psychiatry·2026
Same author

Diverse human dimensions affect the management of public and animal health impacts of free-roaming dogs in Australia: a One Health solution.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2025
Same author

Adjustment disorder and role change in Australian oncology patients: A longitudinal rural-urban perspective study.

European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society·2025
Same author

More than scientists: How message and messenger attributes influence viewers' climate change intentions.

PloS one·2025
Same author

From detached to alarmed: How eco-emotion profiles predict concern and sacrifice for the planet.

PloS one·2025
Same journal

Effects of mindfulness and mindful eating on food intake and appetite: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clinical psychology review·2026
Same journal

Meta-analysis of associations between childhood emotional abuse and adulthood emotion regulation.

Clinical psychology review·2026
Same journal

A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions addressing sexual and gender minority stress.

Clinical psychology review·2026
Same journal

From fragmentation to transtheoretical models of psychological therapy.

Clinical psychology review·2026
Same journal

Does bullying perpetration predict bullying victimization, or does bullying victimization predict bullying perpetration? An updated meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.

Clinical psychology review·2026
Same journal

Depression and accuracy of judgment: A meta-analysis.

Clinical psychology review·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression
08:42

Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression

Published on: May 19, 2015

Implicit cognition and depression: a meta-analysis.

Wendy J Phillips1, Donald W Hine, Einar B Thorsteinsson

  • 1School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351, Australia. wphillip@une.edu.au

Clinical Psychology Review
|June 12, 2010
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Negative implicit cognition, or unconscious negative thinking, is linked to depression. This meta-analysis shows that targeting these implicit processes in cognitive behavioral therapy may improve treatment outcomes for depression.

More Related Videos

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
07:57

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats

Published on: February 22, 2018

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
04:33

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: April 26, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026

Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression
08:42

Design and Implementation of an fMRI Study Examining Thought Suppression in Young Women with, and At-risk, for Depression

Published on: May 19, 2015

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats
07:57

A New Method for Inducing a Depression-Like Behavior in Rats

Published on: February 22, 2018

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
04:33

Association Between Sleep Quality and Cognitive Symptoms in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: April 26, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Depression is often associated with negative self-referential thinking.
  • The role of implicit cognitive processes in depression requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To meta-analytically examine the relationship between negative self-referential implicit cognition and depression.
  • To identify moderators influencing this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of 89 effect sizes (N=7032) and subsequent moderator analyses using 202 effect sizes.
  • Inclusion of studies assessing interpretation, self-beliefs, and utilizing various cognitive manipulations and measurement strategies.

Main Results:

  • A significant overall effect size (r=.23) was found, indicating a reliable link between negative implicit cognition and depression.
  • Moderator analyses revealed that facets of cognition, study designs, and sample types significantly predicted depression.
  • Specific factors like assessing interpretation/self-beliefs, mood/cognitive load manipulations, and the Self-Descriptiveness Judgement Task yielded larger effect sizes.

Conclusions:

  • Results support cognitive models of depression, demonstrating that implicit cognition predicts depression across time.
  • Implicit cognitive processes are a valid target for improving depression treatment efficacy.