What are measures of distress tolerance really capturing? A mixed methods analysis.
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Distress tolerance is separate from the severity of emotional symptoms.
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- Ameral, V., Palm Reed, K. M., Cameron, A., & Armstrong, J. L.
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- Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice
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- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
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- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
- Keywords
- distress tolerance, psychological distress, measurement validity, psychological assessment instruments
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