Anxiety impairs decision-making: Psychophysiological evidence from an Iowa Gambling Task

Miu, Andrei C.; Heilman, Renata M.; Houser, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.biopsycho.2007.11.010

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“…In Western samples, problem gamblers have consistently reported higher rates of affective disorders, particularly for depression (Becona, Lorenzo, & Fuentes, 1996;Blaszczynski & McConaghy, 1989;Moodie & Finnigan, 2006a). Similarly, research has postulated the contribution of anxiety and stress in the impairment of decision-making (Miu, Heilman, & Houser, 2008), and the development, maintenance, and relapse of problem gambling (Blaszczynski, McConaghy, & Frankova, 1991;Raylu & Oei, 2004b). This study will examine the predictive ability of psychological states in PG with modifications made in screening tools (described above) in a sample of Chinese residents in Taiwan.…”

Section: Socio-demographic Factors Psychological States Gambling-rementioning

confidence: 98%

Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Loo¹,

Oei²,

Raylu³

2011

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There is an increasing consensus that problem gambling (PG) is a serious social issue among the Chinese, but little is known of the factors associated with PG among the Chinese using validated and improved PG measurements. This study examined the patterns of PG and the PG predictive ability of variables such as gambling-related cognitions, gambling urge, depression, anxiety, stress, and help-seeking attitudes among Chinese individuals living in Taiwan. The participants consisted of 801 Taiwanese Chinese student and community individuals (Mean age = 25.36 years). The prevalence of PG (Problem Gambling Severity Index; PGSI) and pathological gambling (South Oaks Gambling Screen; SOGS) are higher in this Taiwanese Chinese sample as compared with past prevalence research. Significant differences were found between PGSI groups (i.e., non-PG, low-risk, moderate-risk, and PG) in socio-demographic variables. Erroneous gambling-related cognitions and overall negative psychological states significantly predicted PG. In addition, interaction effects of gender, mediation effects, and the predictive ability of help-seeking attitudes were discussed. The findings of this study have important implications in the understanding of PG among the Chinese. Gambling-related cognitions and negative psychological states are important factors that should be addressed in intervention programs.

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Section: Socio-demographic Factors Psychological States Gambling-rementioning

confidence: 98%

Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Loo¹,

Oei²,

Raylu³

2011

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“…In non-clinical samples research has also revealed the association of ambiguity intolerance with worry, obsessions/compulsions, and panic sensations (Buhr & Dugas, 2006;Dugas, Gosselin, & Ladouceur, 2001). Excessive worry and anxiety has been found to be the risk factor for impaired decision-making as it results in attention, memory, and interpretation biases, depletion of cognitive resources, and loss of emotional control (De Visser et al, 2010;Miu, Heilman, & Houser, 2008). Thus, one could expect that ambiguity intolerance would be associated with career decision-making in a negative way.…”

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The role of ambiguity tolerance in career decision making

Xu¹,

Tracey²

2014

Journal of Vocational Behavior

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“…It has been demonstrated that these decision making tendencies in highly anxious individuals may be the result of a drive toward reducing uncertainty [12]. Anxiety during decision making also contributes to physiological arousal and may make it more difficult for individuals to weigh the decision options appropriately [27].…”

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Decision Making, Mindfulness and Mood: How Mindfulness Techniques can Reduce the Impact of Biases and Heuristics through Improved Decision Making and Positive Affect

Raglan¹,

Schulkin²

2014

J Depress Anxiety

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The decision sciences and mindfulness theory both focus on attention to thought processes and the exploration of the roots of those cognitions. Historically, these two models of viewing thought have, however, diverged. The decision sciences focus on better understanding the patterns and impacts of human decision making, particularly in instances of flawed decision making. Within this literature, mood state has been repeatedly shown to influence decision making patterns, with negative affect and anxiety increasing a person's tendency toward decision making biases. Mindfulness emphasizes willingness to view one's thoughts and behaviors from an open standpoint and has also been shown to be a valuable tool in reducing negative affect and anxiety. In this paper, we briefly explore both the decision sciences and mindfulness, including aspects of decision making that may be affected by mood. We also look to future directions in which mindfulness and the decision sciences could inform each other and lead to more effective interventions for problematic decision making tendencies. Through greater coordination between these two theoretical areas, it is possible that practical mechanisms of change may be more accessible.

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Anxiety impairs decision-making: Psychophysiological evidence from an Iowa Gambling Task

Cited by 268 publications

References 32 publications

Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

Problem Gambling, Gambling Correlates, and Help-Seeking Attitudes in a Chinese Sample: An Empirical Evaluation

The role of ambiguity tolerance in career decision making

Decision Making, Mindfulness and Mood: How Mindfulness Techniques can Reduce the Impact of Biases and Heuristics through Improved Decision Making and Positive Affect

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