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Outgroup Derogation Effect of Patient-Group Toward Doctors: Mechanisms and Intervention WANG Xinyue, ZHANG Xian, WANG Kai, FU Chunye Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (9):  513-523.  Abstract ( 26 )   PDF（pc） (1041KB) ( 4 )   Save Three experiments investigated patient-group intergroup bias toward doctors, its formation mechanisms, and intervention pathways. Experiment 1, using self-designed doctor-patient conflict scenarios, revealed that patients exhibited an outgroup derogation effect when evaluating doctor-patient conflicts. Experiment 2 found that ingroup victim consciousness and outgroup perpetrator consciousness were significantly positively correlated with some indicators of the outgroup derogation effect. Experiment 3 demonstrated that reminding patients of their ingroup's faults reduced their outgroup derogation towards doctors. This effect was achieved through a chain mediation path involving ingroup victim consciousness-outgroup perpetrator consciousness. This research provides a new group-based psychological perspective for mitigating doctor patient conflicts. Specifically, cognitive interventions designed to break the victim-perpetrator binary framework can effectively improve intergroup relations. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Relationship Between Maladaptive Cognition of Internet Use and Internalizing/Externalizing Problems Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Upward Social Comparison XIANG Guangcan, MOU Suyue, ZHU Siyu, YE Peishan Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (9):  524-532.  Abstract ( 26 )   PDF（pc） (1065KB) ( 5 )   Save To explore the relationship and underlying mechanisms between maladaptive cognition of internet use, upward social comparison, and internalizing/externalizing problems (such as anxiety, depression, and aggression) among college students, we conducted a survey with 471 college students from a university in Hubei Province, using the Questionnaire of Maladaptive Cognition in Internet Use, the Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Measure, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (focusing on the anxiety and depression subscales), and the Aggression Questionnaire. The results indicated that maladaptive cognition of internet use were significantly positively correlated with upward social comparison, anxiety, depression, and aggression. Furthermore, upward social comparison mediated the relationship between maladaptive cognition of internet use and both anxiety and depression. These findings provide strategic guidance for the prevention and intervention of internalizing and externalizing problems among college students from the perspective of internet use. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Inhibitory Effect of Expressive Writing on Choking Under Pressure Among Collegiate Athletes XIE Zezhen, SUN Kangxu, JIN Yunxin, WANG Kexin, REN Yanju Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (9):  533-543.  Abstract ( 28 )   PDF（pc） (1221KB) ( 6 )   Save Expressive writing has been widely employed as an anxiety-reduction technique and an effective psychological intervention for alleviating the effects of negative experiences. However, its potential role in mitigating choking phenomena in motor skill performance remains underexplored. This study examined 100 college students with at least five years of basketball experience, assigning them to high-pressure and low pressure conditions through matched-pairs design based on preliminary testing. Utilizing a pretest-posttest experimental design, participants were randomly allocated to either an expressive writing intervention group or a control group engaging in neutral writing tasks. Basketball free-throw performance and state anxiety levels were assessed before and after the intervention to evaluate the efficacy of expressive writing in preventing performance deterioration under pressure. Results indicated that the expressive writing group demonstrated significantly superior shooting accuracy during post-testing compared to the control group, with particularly marked improvements evident in high-pressure scenarios relative to baseline performance. These findings provide empirical support for the anxiety-reduction hypothesis, suggesting that expressive writing interventions may effectively prevent choking episodes by modulating athletes' anxiety levels during competitive situations. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Interactive Effects of Body Posture and Interoception on Interpersonal Sensitivity CHEN Xinying, MA Jiayuan, JIA Linxiang, WANG Wei Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (9):  544-554.  Abstract ( 29 )   PDF（pc） (1260KB) ( 9 )   Save To investigate the relationship between body posture, interoception, and interpersonal sensitivity, a two-factor mixed experimental design was employed. The study involved 84 university students and utilized a subjective heartbeat perception test, an emotional picture recognition task, and interview methods. The results revealed that: (1) Interpersonal sensitivity was significantly higher in a curled posture compared to an upright posture; (2) Body posture and interoception exhibited an interactive effect on interpersonal sensitivity. Specifically, individuals with high interoception showed higher interpersonal sensitivity in a curled posture than in an upright posture, whereas those with low interoception displayed no significant differences in interpersonal sensitivity across postures. These findings indicate that interoception modulates the embodied emotion effect, demonstrating that changes in body posture influence interpersonal sensitivity only when an individual's interoception reaches a certain threshold. This serves as a necessary condition for the occurrence of the embodied effect. Related Articles | Metrics

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"Ugly-Cute" Trendy Toys and Random Rewards: A Psychological Examination of the LABUBU Craze LIU Shen, CHEN Kexin Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (9):  555-563.  Abstract ( 35 )   PDF（pc） (980KB) ( 4 )   Save In recent years, "ugly-cute" trendy toys have captured significant attention in the consumer market, with LABUBU as a prominent example. This paper examined the underlying psychological drivers of this phenomenon, exploring the synergistic interplay between "ugly-cute" aesthetics and the blind box business model. The "ugly-cute" design, characterized by stark morphological contrasts and soft color palettes, breaks traditional aesthetic boundaries, aligning with Generation Z's desire for individuality and rebellion while providing emotional support and stress relief. The blind box model leverages the uncertainty reward mechanism from behavioral economics, combined with the Gestalt psychology law of closure, using the scarcity of limited-edition items to trigger dopamine release and intensify collecting desires. Through small scale investments and the premium effect in secondary markets, it maximizes economic benefits, significantly boosting consumer motivation. This paper focused on the interactive effects of "ugly-cute" aesthetics and random reward mechanisms, investigating how they create a consumption feedback loop through emotional resonance and behavioral guidance. It provides theoretical support for trendy toy marketing strategies. The LABUBU phenomenon not only adds commercial value but also carries psychological implications for emotional regulation and behavioral motivation, offering new insights for brands to build highly engaging product ecosystems. Related Articles | Metrics

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Revealing Secrets: A Deeper Form of Self-Disclosure CAI Ciming, LUO Jie, LIAO Guiyi, HAN Jiaying, QIAN Min Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2025, 13 (9):  564-573.  Abstract ( 20 )   PDF（pc） (970KB) ( 4 )   Save Revealing secrets refers to the behavior of disclosing information that one intends to conceal from one or more others. Due to the confidential nature of secrets, their implicit help-seeking dimension, and the requirement for discretion, the act of revealing secrets transcends general self-disclosure, constituting a more deeply embedded social act. However, the theoretical distinction between revealing secrets and general self-disclosure lacks systematic delineation. This study aimed to systematically delineate the distinguishing characteristics between revealing secrets and general self-disclosure, providing a theoretical foundation for future research focused on issues unique to secret revelation. Related Articles | Metrics