"Cognitive Distancing Boosts Decision-Making Performance, Study Finds"
Cognitive distancing, a technique commonly used in psychological therapy, has been found to enhance decision-making performance in a reinforcement learning task. The study suggests that cognitive distancing improves decision-making by promoting deliberate choices and increasing sensitivity to negative outcomes. This finding may explain why cognitive distancing is effective in managing emotions. The research provides preliminary evidence that psychological interventions can impact learning processes and potentially improve symptoms of mental health disorders. However, further research is needed to understand the interactions between cognitive interventions, psychological processes, and mental health outcomes.