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Neuropsychological Correlates of Complicated Grief in Older Spousally Bereaved Adults

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  • Mary-Frances O’Connor
  • Brian J. Arizmendi

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Objectives. Across many research domains, evidence for complicated grief as a distinct psychopathology continues to grow. Previous research from neuropsychology has shown an increased attentional bias to emotionally relevant stimuli in those suffering from complicated grief. This study furthers our understanding of the characteristics that distinguish complicated grief. We expand on previous research by (a) testing older adults, (b) excluding those with comorbid major depressive disorder, (c) using participant-chosen grief-related stimuli, and (d) using a married, nonbereaved control group.

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  • Mary-Frances O’Connor & Brian J. Arizmendi, 2014. "Neuropsychological Correlates of Complicated Grief in Older Spousally Bereaved Adults," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 69(1), pages 12-18.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:69b:y:2014:i:1:p:12-18.
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