Richards, Anne (2004) Anxiety and the resolution of ambiguity. In: Yiend, J. (ed.) Cognition, Emotion and Psychopathology: Theoretical, Empirical and Clinical Directions. Cambridge UK: Cambridge University Press, pp. 130-148. ISBN 9780521541749.
Abstract
Book synopsis: This edited collection is a tribute to Andrew Mathews, distinguished researcher in cognition and emotion. It presents an account of the cognitive-clinical literature and sets an agenda for future work. The book is structured around theoretical, empirical and clinical approaches. Theoretical topics covered include learning theory, attentional processes and repression. Empirical work on for example, cognitive training, ambiguity resolution and functional imaging is discussed. In the final section work with a clinical perspective includes imagery, social anxiety, autobiographical memory and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. The list of contributors includes some of the leading researchers in the field and will ensure that this book appeals to a broad international readership in cognitive science, neuroscience, clinical psychology, psychiatry and the study of emotion. Brings together the work of some of the leading researchers in cognition and emotion Combines theoretical perspectives with empirical research Explores issues involved in transferring theoretical work to a clinical setting
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| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| School: | Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science > School of Psychological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Sarah Hall |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jan 2020 16:46 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2023 17:57 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/30653 |
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