Author : Shawna K. McPherson
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (949 download)
Book Synopsis The Effect of Brief Mindfulness Exercises on Momentary Impulsivity by : Shawna K. McPherson
Download or read book The Effect of Brief Mindfulness Exercises on Momentary Impulsivity written by Shawna K. McPherson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delay discounting involves a hypothetical choice between a smaller-sooner value and a larger-later value. Past research has demonstrated the hypothetical choices made in delay discounting correlate with actual money choices and predict impulsivity with drug use, gambling, and food choices. Though delayed discounting has been studied widely, it is unknown whether impulsivity is a characteristic trait or is influenced by contextual cues. Mindfulness has been demonstrated to improve psychological well-being in various contexts. The present study explored the effect of brief mindfulness exercises on impulsivity through a multiple baseline design across 5 participants. Results were mixed, with some participant’s AUCs increasing post-treatment and others remaining the same or decreasing. The current study raised some questions for future research regarding the contextual control of mindfulness and impulsivity.