Cognitive distancing appears to enhance decision-making performance, new study reveals

Cognitive distancing appears to enhance decision-making performance, new study reveals

Cognitive distancing, a staple of cognitive behavioral therapy, has been shown to enhance decision-making by enabling individuals to be more deliberate in their choices and respond more keenly to adverse outcomes. These changes in how people learn from outcomes might explain why cognitive distancing is helpful in managing emotions. The study was published in Psychological Medicine. ...