Dot Probe Task

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Alcohol Dot Probe Task

This script measures attentional bias towards alcohol-related visual cues using a dot probe task (Miller et al, 2010). It is adaptable to domains other than alcohol.

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Alcohol Dot Probe Task - French

This script measures attentional bias towards alcohol-related visual cues using a French-translated dot probe task (Miller et al, 2010). It is adaptable to domains other than alcohol.

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Last Updated: Sep 12, 2017, 5:33PM

Emotion Dot Probe Task

Then Emotion Dot Probe Task as described by MacLeod et al (2007).

Duration: 6 minutes

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Generic Dot Probe Task (Images)

A generic dot probe task template using image stimuli based on Miller & Fillmore (2010).

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Generic Dot Probe Task (Text)

A generic dot probe task template using text stimuli based on Miller & Fillmore (2010).

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References

MacLeod, C. , Soong, L.Y., Rutherford, E., & Campbell, L.W. (2007). Internet-delivered assessment and manipulation of anxiety-linked attentional bias: Validation of a free-access attentional probe software package. Behavior Research Methods, 39, 533-538.

Lang, T. J., Blackwell, S. E., Harmer, C. J., Davison, P., & Holmes, E. A. (2011). Cognitive bias modification using mental imagery for depression: Developing a novel computerized intervention to change negative thinking styles.European Journal of Personality, 10, 855

Hakamata Y, Lissek S, Bar-Haim Y, Britton JC, Fox NA, Leibenluft E, Ernst M, Pine DS. (2012). Attention bias modification treatment: a meta-analysis toward the establishment of novel treatment for anxiety. Biological Psychiatry, 72, 429.