APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Positive Emotion in PTSD and MDD: Evidence for the Blunted Experience and Maladaptive Regulation of Pleasure
- Cameron Pugach
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Casey May
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Blair Wisco
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Abstract
This study evaluated blunted experiences and maladaptive modulation of pleasure among those with PTSD, PTSD and MDD, and controls. Blunted pleasurable experiences were found only among those with comorbid PTSD/MDD, whereas maladaptive modulation of pleasure was found in the PTSD and comorbid groups. Future directions and clinical implications are discussed.
Psychopathology
