High avoidance and low approach motivation affect cognitive reappraisal generation in the face of anger
Perchtold-Stefan CM, Fink A, Bauer JF, Rominger C, Papousek I (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-01917-y
Abstract
This study investigates the link between the revised reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST) and individuals’ capacity to spontaneously invent alternate appraisals for aversive events. Eighty-two women completed the Reappraisal Inventiveness Test for anger-eliciting situations, and quantity and quality of reappraisal ideas were correlated with BIS, BAS, and FFFS sensitivity (RST-Personality Questionnaire). Results revealed that high BIS and high FFFS reduced the total number of reappraisal ideas, indicating that combined heightened sensitivity of the two avoidance systems may deplete individuals’ repertoire of potential reappraisals. RST effects on the quality of generated reappraisals were also found. High BIS and low BAS lowered individuals’ propensity to produce positive re-interpretations, which are considered a more adaptive reappraisal tactic. High FFFS sensitivity was linked to a lower preference for problem-oriented reappraisals. This study underlines that certain interactions of motivational subsystems may be particularly detrimental for successful reappraisal of anger-eliciting events. Our findings reveal potential links between revised RST effects and adaptive emotion regulation.
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APA:
Perchtold-Stefan, C.M., Fink, A., Bauer, J.F., Rominger, C., & Papousek, I. (2021). High avoidance and low approach motivation affect cognitive reappraisal generation in the face of anger. Current Psychology. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-01917-y
MLA:
Perchtold-Stefan, Corinna M., et al. "High avoidance and low approach motivation affect cognitive reappraisal generation in the face of anger." Current Psychology (2021).
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