Shannon Michelle Blakey University of Wyoming

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Although perceptions of danger often arise in the context of feared threat cues, anxious individuals also rely on other heuristics that lead them to infer danger in ambiguous situations. Prior studies have demonstrated the maladaptive role of safety behaviors on anxiety; however, the adverse effect on anxiety-related cognitions and symptoms may in some cases be attributable to the mere availability of safety aids rather than their actual use. Although assumed to be helpful, safety aids might paradoxically elicit, rather than alleviate, anxiety. The present study assessed the degree to which fear-relevant safety aids ironically exacerbate distress. Participants completed several self-report measures and engaged in a contamination-related behavioral avoidance task (BAT) in the presence or absence of a 2L hand sanitizer dispenser. Results showed that participants higher in trait contamination aversion and in the presence of hand sanitizer endorsed greater distress following the BAT. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.

Author : Shannon Michelle Blakey

Publisher : University of Wyoming

Published : 2013

ISBN-10 : 1303656981

ISBN-13 : 9781303656989

Number of Pages : 27 Pages

Language : en

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