F40.1
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cognitive Bias Modification of Interpretations (CBM-I) training with a positive outcome expectancy induction: In this condition, participants will receive the active CBM-I training, which aim
Sponsors
Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals who at least 18, show increased social anxiety or insecurity in social interactions, and have a very good command of the German language are eligible to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participation is not possible for persons who are currently suffering from a mental illness (other than social phobia), who are suicidal or who are currently undergoing psychotherapeutic treatment. Further exclusion criteria are prior knowledge of Cognitive Bias Modification, insufficient knowledge of the German language, and insufficient social anxiety.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Interpretation bias: pre and post intervention scores in the (1) Ambiguous Scenarios Task (AST-R, ratings of positive and negative interpretations) and the (2) SST (proportion of negative sentences). Social Anxiety: pre and post intervention scores on the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Emotional Reactivity: pre and post anagram stressor task scores on the negative affect sub-scale of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-NA). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactBelinda Platt
Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie
Outcome results
None listed