Attetional bias associated with alcohol related cues: differences between old and young people
Γιαγκιώζης, Δημήτριος
Giagiozis, Dimitrios
The aim of the present experiment was to investigate potential differences in attention to alcohol related cues between older subjects, followed by a further comparison with data which were achieved by a previous study with young subjects. During the study, we used different questionnaires in order to evaluate participants Profile of Mood States (POMS), Alcohol Expectancy Questionnaire (AEQ). Results: Using One Sample t test, it was unlikely to establish the main effect of the bias within the old-sample itself. Further comparisons between the two studies revealed significant differences for the questionnaires used, for the POMS factors: sociability, liquid courage; for the AEQ factors: vigorous, elation, confidence, fatigue, & arousal. Some of the potential reasons for the Unbiased Attentional outcomes are further discussed.
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