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Measuring the Cognition of Firesetting Individuals Using Explicit and Implicit Measures.
Psychiatry
|August 13, 2019
Summary
Un-apprehended deliberate firesetters show higher explicit fire interest but inconsistent implicit reactions. Their cognitive patterns align with beliefs about dangerous environments and fire
Area of Science:
- Cognitive psychology
- Forensic psychology
Background:
- Understanding the cognition of un-apprehended deliberate firesetters is crucial for prevention and intervention.
- Previous research has explored motivations and psychological profiles of apprehended firesetters.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the cognitive characteristics of un-apprehended deliberate firesetters.
- To compare the explicit and implicit fire interest of firesetters with non-firesetters.
Main Methods:
- Utilized explicit measures of fire interest.
- Employed a lexical decision task (LDT) to assess implicit fire interest and related beliefs.
- Compared reaction times (RTs) between firesetters and a control group.
Main Results:
- Un-apprehended firesetters reported significantly higher explicit fire interest than non-firesetters.
- Implicit LDT reaction times for fire interest were inconsistent with explicit findings.
- Firesetters' LDT patterns suggested underlying beliefs consistent with a 'Dangerous World' and 'Fire is Powerful' schema.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive assessment of firesetters requires both explicit and implicit measures for a comprehensive understanding.
- Belief systems regarding the world and fire may play a significant role in the cognition of un-apprehended firesetters.
- Further research is needed to explore the interplay between explicit attitudes, implicit cognition, and fire-setting behavior.
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