COVID-19 Related Loss is Reliably Associated with Attentional Capture and Facilitation by COVID Related Stimuli: Evidence from the Emotional Stroop Dilution Task

ConclusionsTaken together, findings from these studies suggest that experiencing a COVID-19 related loss is associated with dysregulation of affective attentional processes, specific to COVID-related stimuli. Future research should examine whether dysregulated affective attentional processes can be addressed (e.g., with attention bias modification) which may be helpful for addressing mental health concerns in the wake of COVID-19 related loss.
Source: Cognitive Therapy and Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research