Interpretation Bias

GLOSSARY

Interpreting ambiguous social events negatively and catastrophizing even mildly negative social events.

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Illustration of a human head silhouette with a brain and a checkmark icon representing mental health and decision making.

Reference:

Chen, J., Short, M., & Kemps, E. (2020). Interpretation bias in social anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 276, 1119-1130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.07.121