TY - JOUR
AU - Epstein, Jane
AB -  Neuropsychiatric research and theory owe a great deal to the field of cognitive psychology, which has made impressive strides in the empiric investigation of a variety of processes involved in mind/brain functioning in both normal and disordered states. This volume is an edited collection in tribute to Andrew Mathews, an influential figure in the cognitive psychology of negative emotions and emotional disorders, particularly anxiety states, widely known for his work on cognitive biases in anxiety. The body of the text is preceded by a prologue about Mathews’ career written by a long-time colleague and friend, T.D. Borkovec, which places Mathews’ work in the context of the development of cognitive-behavioral therapy, as well as of cognitive psychology. Indeed, the mutually enriching relations between theory, research and clinical practice outlined in this history of Mathews’ career are reflected in the content of the book itself, which is divided into theoretical, empirical and clinical sections. A second prologue by the volume’s editor, Jenny Yiend, admirably accomplishes the tasks promised in its title, "Introduction and Synthesis." Its section on emergent themes is particularly helpful, drawing the reader’s attention to the prominence of such topics as cognitive control, avoidance, contextual factors, and the 
TI - Cognition, Emotion, and Psychopathology: Theoretical, Empirical, and Clinical Directions
JF - Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences
DO - 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.17.2.250
DA - 2005-05-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/american-psychiatric-publishing-inc-journal/cognition-emotion-and-psychopathology-theoretical-empirical-and-7pgCUIifN6
VL - 17
IS - 2
DP - DeepDyve
ER -