Taraj S, Zare H. Measuring The Effectiveness of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) On Attentional Bias (AB) By Computerized Dot-probe Paradigm. Advances in Cognitive Sciences 2011; 13 (2) :67-79
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1- Instructor, Payam-e Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
2- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Payam-e Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract: (2731 Views)
Objective: The present researchis an experimente study to investigat the effect of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) on attention bias (AB).
Method: We used the dot-probe paradigm, also known as the visual-probe task, to investigate selective attention to threat. Thirty eight women with premenstrual syndrome were selected and tested before and after menstruation. The sample subjects were selected based on their scores in MSO, DSM-IV-IR, DRF, and MMDQ questionnaires and interviews. Then, the computerized, pictorial version of the modified dot-probe task was carried out on them.
Results: Data analysis revealed that females with PMS had significant attention bias when confronting angry faces, and reacted through avoidance (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Women with PMS by perceiving a threatening stimulus apply avoidance as a defense mechanism, which could maintain their conditions and symptoms.
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Special Received: 2011/02/20 | Accepted: 2011/04/21 | Published: 2011/06/22