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Imaginary Relish and Exquisite Torture: The Elaborated Intrusion Theory of Desire.

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Kavanagh, David J., Andrade, Jackie, May, Jon·2005·Psychological Review

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The authors argue that human desire involves conscious cognition that has strong affective connotation and is potentially involved in the determination of appetitive behavior rather than being epiphenomenal to it. Intrusive thoughts about appetitive targets are triggered automatically by external or physiological cues and by cognitive associates. When intrusions elicit significant pleasure or relief, cognitive elaboration usually ensues. Elaboration competes with concurrent cognitive tasks through retrieval of target-related information and its retention in working memory. Sensory images are especially important products of intrusion and elaboration because they simulate the sensory and emotional qualities of target acquisition. Desire images are momentarily rewarding but amplify awareness of somatic and emotional deficits. Effects of desires on behavior are moderated by competing incentives, target availability, and skills. The theory provides a coherent account of existing data and suggests new directions for research and treatment.

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Authors
Kavanagh, D. J., Andrade, J., & May, J.
Affiliations
  • The University of Queensland (AU)
  • University of Sheffield (GB)
Venue
Psychological Review
Published
2005-04
Volume
112
Issue
2
Pages
446-467
ISSN
  • 0033-295X (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1471
OpenAlex
W2141738416
Cited by
956
References
277
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FWCI
3.87
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Psychological Review (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
  • PEARL (University of Plymouth) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Keywords
desire, appetitive behavior, intrusive thoughts, cognitive elaboration, working memory, sensory imagery, affective cognition, conscious cognition, emotional deficits
MeSH terms
Cognition, Humans, Imagination, Psychological Theory, Volition

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