Effects of motivationally significant stimuli on the regulation of dominant responses

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ID10164665
AuthorsJoseph P Newman (0000-0001-5835-6905, University of Wisconsin–Madison, corresponding author), John F Wallace, Timothy J Strauman (0000-0002-0310-4505), Renée L Skolaski, Et Al, et al et al, Karin M Oreland, Patric W Mattek, Katherine A Elder, Judith McNeely
Year1993
Volume65
Issue1
Pages165-175
Publication date1993-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Personality and Social Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-3514 • E-ISSN: 1939-1315
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/0022-3514.65.1.165
PMID8355138
OpenAlexW4244784788
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited2

In 4 experiments, Ss responded as quickly as possible to indicate whether character strings consisted of letters or numbers. Following a warning stimulus that was or was not designed to trigger a motivational-emotional response in particular subgroups (viz., those with high anxiety, discrepant self-concepts, and eating disorders), strings were presented in a central (dominant) location on 75% of the trials or in 1 of 4 peripheral (nondominant) locations. Consistent with hypotheses, response times to peripherally located strings were significantly slower following motivationally significant than following neutral warning stimuli. Contrary to hypotheses, such stimuli did not facilitate responding to centrally located strings. It is proposed that motivationally significant stimuli engender a temporary reduction in control processing that hinders regulation of dominant responses

Anxiety · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Stimulus (psychology · Behavioral and Psychological Studies · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Child and Animal Learning Development · Cognitive Abilities and Testing · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development · Social Psychology

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