Response inhibition toward alcohol-related cues using an alcohol go/no-go task in problem and non-problem drinkers

The effects of stereotype threat and contextual cues on alcohol users' inhibitory control

“…This body of work suggests that alcohol-related cues can function as a prime that decreases individuals' ability to inhibit a dominant response by suppressing behavioral impulses (Hogarth et al, 2012). Consistent with this prediction, Kreusch et al (2013) found that both problem and non-problem drinkers made significantly more commission errors (i.e., false alarms) and were quicker to respond to alcohol-related stimuli compared to neutral stimuli in a Cued Go/No-Go Association Task. Other research has examined this notion in the more naturalistic setting of a simulated bar lab, indicating that alcohol-related cues may also increase subjective craving for alcohol and consumption (Jones et al, 2013).…”

“…Furthering this, the current study also examines the contention that inhibitory mechanisms of selective attention, implemented in drinking behaviors, are particularly susceptible to contextual influences. In line with STEREOTYPE THREAT & INHIBITORY CONTROL Kreusch et al (2013) it is predicted that exposure to alcohol-related pictorial stimuli may reduce inhibitory control compared to neutral stimuli.…”

Alcohol abuse and ERP components in Go/No-go tasks using alcohol-related stimuli: Impact of alcohol avoidance

“…Previous findings also reported faster responses to alcohol-related cues independently of participants' alcohol consumption profile, which could mean the high salient emotional value of alcohol stimuli experienced by all participants (Kreusch et al, 2013).…”

“…The alcohol pictures included bottles of beer and wine, glasses of beer, wine, liquor and cocktails, and the neutral object pictures included objects typically used in the office, such as pen, ruler, stapler, computer mouse, and USB stick (Kreusch et al, 2013). Each individual picture was presented three times during Go trials.…”

Implicit Alcohol-Related Expectancies and the Effect of Context

“…Indeed, research methods designed to assess automatic processes indicate that contextual factors may exert an influence on implicit alcohol-related responses. For example, participants show elevated cue reactivity (Petit et al, 2012) and quicker response times (Kreusch et al, 2013) to alcohol-related stimuli using the Go/No-Go Association Task (GNAT). Similarly, research using the Implicit Association Test has shown that heavy drinkers more strongly associate alcohol-related stimuli with positive arousal expectancies compared to light drinkers (c.f.…”