基于愤怒对抗的执行意向减少恐惧重建和回避倾向

Краткое изложение: [Objective] To explore whether anger countering-based implementation intentions (II) can reduce fear reinstatement and avoidance behavior in individuals with fear-related disorders.
[Methods] A differential fear conditioning paradigm was employed. Participants in the II group formed anger countering-based II prior to extinction training ("If I feel afraid when viewing fish/bird images, I will recognize how irrational it is to fear animal pictures. I will clench my fists and feel intensely angry with myself!!"). The control group received no II intervention. Subjective measures (fear, anger, threat expectancy, avoidance distance) and skin conductance response (SCR) were recorded during the extinction and reinstatement phases.
[Results] During the late extinction phase, the II group showed a significantly shorter avoidance distance towards the CS+ compared to the control group. During the reinstatement phase, the II group reported significantly lower levels of fear, anger, threat expectancy, and avoidance distance. No significant between-group differences were observed in SCR.
[Limitations] The sex ratio was unbalanced, and SCR was unable to distinguish between anger and fear.
[Conclusion] Forming anger countering-based II prior to extinction requires repeated practice and can automatically reduce fear reinstatement and avoidance tendencies.