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Tessa Rooney is a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Sydney, working closely with Dr. Jemma Todd and Professor Ben Colagiuri. Her research focuses on understanding the cognitive processes involved in nocebo effects, which refer to adverse outcomes resulting from patient expectations. Tessa investigates the psychological mechanisms and cognitive biases that contribute to nocebo effects, including anxiety and expectancy. Her work highlights how these cognitive and emotional factors shape individuals' experiences of both chronic and acute pain. By examining cognitive processing biases, such as interpretation and interrogation, as well as expectancy biases, Tessa aims to explore the effects of cognitive bias modification on pain outcomes. Through her research, she seeks to provide insights into the underlying mechanisms of pain perception and treatment responses.
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