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Ben Grafton is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia’s School of Psychological Science and Co-Director of the Rutherford Memorial Centre for Advancement Research in Emotion (CARE). His research focuses on the connection between emotional vulnerability and patterns of negative thought. Individuals with elevated emotional vulnerabilities, such as those with anxiety or depression, often demonstrate distinct cognitive biases. For instance, anxious individuals may obsess over future calamities, while those who are depressed might fixate on negative aspects of themselves and the world around them. Grafton aims to delineate the cognitive biases that underlie these emotional vulnerabilities and to investigate the causal relationship between cognitive processing and emotional outcomes. His work has contributed significantly to understanding how cognitive mechanisms can lead to negative emotional states, thus providing insights that could inform therapeutic approaches for mental health issues.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaches and conducts research in the field of psychological science, focusing on emotional vulnerability and cognitive processes.
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