Investigating the efficacy of attentional bias modification on individuals with spider phobia through the emotional attention network test.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the attention network function of spider phobics before and after attentional bias modification (ABM) through conduction of an emotional attention network test (eANT).

Methods: Scores from an eANT, an approach-avoidance task, and various scales were used to examine the training effect of a single ABM session among participants (30 individuals with spider phobia and 30 controls).

Results: At baseline, alertness scores in response to spider images were higher in the phobia group than in the control group (x̄ = 51.

Home-delivered attention bias modification training via smartphone to improve attention control in sub-clinical generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized, controlled multi-session experiment.

Background: Mogg and Bradley (2016) proposed that attentional bias (to threat stimuli) among patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may be associated with the top-down attention control process. Additionally, some scholars (e.g.