Mental threat rehearsal increases fear generalization

CONCLUSIONS: Mental imagery of threat may put individuals at risk for fear generalization. Future studies should examine whether modulating imagery may prevent clinical anxiety.PMID:37984086 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbtep.2023.101917

Source: Behavior Therapy - November 20, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Eva A M van Dis Muriel A Hagenaars Iris M Engelhard Source Type: research