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

Social Anxiety Disorder01:28

Social Anxiety Disorder

815
Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of social situations where one might face humiliation, rejection, embarrassment, or negative evaluation. This disorder leads individuals to avoid activities like casual conversations, public speaking, or seemingly simple tasks such as eating, signing documents, or swimming, in public settings. Its impact extends beyond discomfort, often significantly interfering with daily functioning and quality of life.
815
First Impression01:09

First Impression

368
First impressions play a crucial role in social perception, shaping how individuals assess others in professional, academic, and interpersonal contexts. Psychological research highlights the significance of cognitive biases, such as the primacy and recency effects, which influence how people interpret and recall information.The Primacy Effect and Cognitive AnchoringThe primacy effect describes the tendency for initial information to impact judgment disproportionately. When individuals encounter...
368
Autism Spectrum Disorder01:19

Autism Spectrum Disorder

1.9K
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
1.9K
Social Facilitation01:04

Social Facilitation

36.9K
Not all intergroup interactions lead to negative outcomes. Sometimes, being in a group situation can improve performance. Social facilitation occurs when an individual performs better when an audience is watching than when the individual performs the behavior alone. This typically occurs when people are performing a task for which they are skilled.
36.9K
Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes01:15

Causes of Social Behavior II: Cognitive Processes

280
Cognitive processes affect social behavior by guiding how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to social stimuli. These mental processes enable individuals to assess others' behaviors, attribute causes to their actions, and form expectations based on past experiences.Causes of Behavior and Social JudgmentsIndividuals determine the causes of others' behaviors by distinguishing between personal traits and external circumstances. For example, if a friend frequently arrives late, an...
280
Surveys02:16

Surveys

17.2K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
17.2K

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Support factors and barriers in the implementation of an app for refugees in an inpatient psychiatric setting: a qualitative interview study.

Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))·2026
Same author

The long road to routine care: piloting the digital mental health intervention for PTSD "Radius Grow" in a psychiatric residential setting.

BMC psychology·2026
Same author

Comparing personalized and population-based models for predicting momentary negative affect in internalizing disorders: A digital phenotyping study.

Neuroscience applied·2026
Same author

Emotion regulation in young children of mothers with borderline personality disorder: A transgenerational perspective.

Development and psychopathology·2026
Same author

Defining and reporting treatment dropout in blended therapy for mental health: scoping review and analysis.

NPJ digital medicine·2026
Same author

Therapeutic alliance, self-efficacy, and agency as mechanisms of change in blended care and routine psychotherapy.

Psychotherapy research : journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety
04:20

Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety

Published on: November 11, 2022

5.9K

Internet-based interpretation bias modification for social anxiety: A pilot study.

Mona Brettschneider1, Pauline Neumann1, Thomas Berger2

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Freie Universitaet Berlin, Habelschwerdter Allee 45, 14195, Berlin, Germany.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|May 26, 2015
PubMed
Summary

This study pilot-tested an internet-based training for social anxiety disorder (SAD). The program reduced interpretation biases and social anxiety symptoms, showing preliminary efficacy.

Keywords:
Cognitive-behavior therapyInternetInterpretation biasJudgmental biasOnlineSocial anxiety disorder

More Related Videos

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
11:13

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test

Published on: November 19, 2015

14.7K
Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions
10:45

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions

Published on: July 6, 2011

12.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 12, 2026

Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety
04:20

Social Isolation Model: A Noninvasive Rodent Model of Stress and Anxiety

Published on: November 11, 2022

5.9K
The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test
11:13

The Social Dimension of Stress: Experimental Manipulations of Social Support and Social Identity in the Trier Social Stress Test

Published on: November 19, 2015

14.7K
Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions
10:45

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Neural Correlates of Observing Virtual Social Interactions

Published on: July 6, 2011

12.3K

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Biased interpretation of ambiguous social situations is a key factor in maintaining Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
  • Previous studies show modification of interpretation bias is effective in laboratory settings.
  • This study explores an internet-based intervention targeting interpretation and judgmental bias in SAD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To pilot-test an unguided, 8-week internet-based training program for individuals with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
  • To assess the program's impact on cognitive processing biases and social anxiety symptoms.
  • To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the digital intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-nine individuals diagnosed with SAD participated.
  • The program involved presenting ambiguous social situations with options for interpretation and judgment.
  • Automated feedback was provided on participants' interpretations and judgments.

Main Results:

  • Significant pre-to-post reduction in cognitive processing biases (d=0.57-0.77) and social anxiety symptoms (d=0.87).
  • Improvements observed in depression and general psychopathology (d=0.47-0.75).
  • Results remained stable over a 6-week follow-up, with 45% showing clinically significant change and 48% no longer meeting SAD criteria.

Conclusions:

  • The internet-based training shows preliminary efficacy for SAD, demonstrating feasibility and acceptability.
  • The study's lack of a control group limits definitive conclusions on efficacy and mechanism of change.
  • Future research should utilize a randomized-controlled design to further evaluate the intervention.