Selective Attention
This information handout explains selective attention and its role in clinical problems.
Selective Attention
This Selective Attention handout explains how focusing on certain details (while overlooking others) can play an important role in some emotional difficulties.
Overview
Selective attention can be conceptualized as a maintaining process (mechanism) within CBT. Biases in perception can lead to biases in information processing negative emotion. This information handout explains selective attention and its role in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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