Abnormalities in Automatic Processing of Illness-Related Stimuli in Self-Rated Alexithymia
Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Laura Brandt , Nina M. Pintzinger, Ulrich S. Tran Published: June 19, 2015 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0129905 Abstract Aim To investigate abnormalities in automatic information processing related to self- and observer-rated alexithymia, especially with regard to somatization, controlling for confounding variables such as depression and affect. Sample 89 healthy subjects (60% female), aged 19–71 years (M = 32.1). 58 subjects were additionally rated by an observer. Measures Alexithymia (self-rating: TAS-20, observer rating: OAS); automatic information processing (priming task…