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A relationship between weak attentional control and cognitive distortions, explained by negative affect.
Robert W Booth1, Dinkar Sharma2, Faiqa Dawood1
1Sabancı University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Plos One
|April 19, 2019
Summary
Weak attentional control is linked to cognitive distortions in individuals experiencing negative affect, such as anxiety or depression. However, this connection is mediated by negative affect itself, not solely by attentional control.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Negative affect (anxiety, depression) is associated with cognitive distortions.
- Weak attentional control is a potential risk factor for emotional disorders.
- Attentional control may influence cognitive biases in emotional disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if weak attentional control exaggerates cognitive distortions.
- To explore the relationship between attentional control, cognitive distortions, and negative affect.
Main Methods:
- Two student samples (Turkey and UK) were assessed.
- Measures included attentional control, cognitive distortions, and negative affect.
Main Results:
- Weak attentional control showed a relationship with cognitive distortions.
- This relationship was explained by negative affect.
- Attentional control did not independently exaggerate cognitive distortions.
Conclusions:
- Weak attentional control's impact on cognitive features of emotional disorders may be limited.
- Negative affect appears to be the primary driver, not attentional control alone.
- Clinical utility of attentional control as a sole risk factor needs further consideration.
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