Bias in interpretation of ambiguous sentences related to threat in anxiety.

摘要: In the 1st of 2 experiments, currently clinically anxious, recovered and normal control subjects were presented with a mixture unambiguous ambiguous sentences; both threatening nonthreatening interpretations possible for latter. A subsequent recognition-memory test indicated that anxious more likely than to interpret sentences in fashion rather fashion. This suggests biased interpretation ambiguity found reflected their mood state. 2nd experiment established difference interpretative processes between was not due response bias reasonably general one.