Dysphoria and Self-Focused Attention: Effects of Feedback on Task Strategy and Goal Adjustment.

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Title:	Dysphoria and Self-Focused Attention: Effects of Feedback on Task Strategy and Goal Adjustment.
Authors:	Eddington, Kari M., Foxworth, Tamara E.
Source:	Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology. Nov2012, Vol. 31 Issue 9, p933-951. 19p. 4 Graphs.
Subjects:	Mental illness, Attention, Goal (Psychology), Task assessment, Mental depression, Self regulation
Abstract:	This study investigated the effects of dysphoria and self-focused attention (SFA) on task performance and goal adjustment following negative performance feedback. Participants (70 dysphoric and 70 nondysphoric) set a performance goal and completed an attention task before and after receiving performance feedback. SFA was induced using mirror exposure in half the sample. Consistent with motivational theories of depression, during the first task the dysphoric participants' response pattern reflected a cautious, vigilant approach. When the task was repeated following negative feedback, all groups improved overall performance, but the dysphoric participants in the low versus high SFA condition showed differential changes in rates of omission errors. An interaction between gender and dysphoria on goal adjustment also was found. Implications for the role of SFA and dysphoria in self-regulation are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	This study investigated the effects of dysphoria and self-focused attention (SFA) on task performance and goal adjustment following negative performance feedback. Participants (70 dysphoric and 70 nondysphoric) set a performance goal and completed an attention task before and after receiving performance feedback. SFA was induced using mirror exposure in half the sample. Consistent with motivational theories of depression, during the first task the dysphoric participants' response pattern reflected a cautious, vigilant approach. When the task was repeated following negative feedback, all groups improved overall performance, but the dysphoric participants in the low versus high SFA condition showed differential changes in rates of omission errors. An interaction between gender and dysphoria on goal adjustment also was found. Implications for the role of SFA and dysphoria in self-regulation are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	07367236
DOI:	10.1521/jscp.2012.31.9.933