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标题：Sensory Imagery in Craving From Cognitive Psychology to New Treatments for Addiction
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作者：Jackie Andrade ; Jon May ; David Kavanagh 等
期刊名称：Journal of Experimental Psychopathology
电子版ISSN：2043-8087
出版年度：2012
卷号：3
期号：2
页码：127-145
DOI：10.5127/jep.024611
语种：English
出版社：SAGE Publications
摘要：Sensory imagery is a powerful tool for inducing craving because it is a key component of the cognitive system that underpins human motivation. The role of sensory imagery in motivation is explained by Elaborated Intrusion (EI) theory. Imagery plays an important role in motivation because it conveys the emotional qualities of the desired event, mimicking anticipated pleasure or relief, and continual elaboration of the imagery ensures that the target stays in mind. We argue that craving is a conscious state, intervening between unconscious triggers and consumption, and summarise evidence that interfering with sensory imagery can weaken cravings. We argue that treatments for addiction can be enhanced by the application of EI theory to maintain motivation, and assist in the management of craving in high-risk situations.
关键词：Craving; substance use disorder; mental imagery; Elaborated Intrusion theory; Functional Decision Making; motivational interviewing; mindfulness; working memory; implementation intentions; drug dependence