Alexithymia Is Associated with Deficits in Affect Labeling When Controlling for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms.

Poster Session VIII

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Abstract: This study found an inverse correlation between alexithymia (emotional blindness) and affect labeling ability (naming emotions), while controlling for depression, anxiety, and stress. The Comprehensive Affect Testing System, a multimodal task involving labeling emotions expressed by faces and through written language and vocal statements, was used to assess affect labeling.

• Ramina Bebezova (Presenting Author)
• Meghan Whalen (Author)
• M. Alexandra Kredlow (Author)