Stimulus diversity increases category-based fear generalization and the effect of intolerance of uncertainty

This study helps illustrate the mechanisms behind differential category-based fear generalization and provides a potential explanation for why higher IU individuals may develop anxiety disorders following trauma.PMID:36323054 | DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2022.104201

Source: Behaviour Research and Therapy - November 2, 2022 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Min Fan Donghuan Zhang Shaochen Zhao Qi Xie Wei Chen Jing Jie Yufan Wang Xifu Zheng Source Type: research