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Imperfect Anxiety in Contexts with Different Sense of Order  LI Shuang, ZI Fei Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  641-647.  Abstract ( 288 )   PDF（pc） (2642KB) ( 420 )   Save Some studies related to perfectionism showed that imperfect objects often caused individual's imperfection anxiety. Combined with the perspective of ecological psychology, imperfection anxiety might also be affected by the context where the imperfect object was located. The current study aimed to investigate imperfection anxiety in contexts with different sense of order by combining interview method, questionnaire method and the experimental method. We developed the questionnaire to measure the imperfection anxiety led by imperfect objects in certain contexts，and the results showed that: (1) The imperfect object and the contexts which the object was located in could simultaneously affect individual's imperfection anxiety; (2) With the increasing sense of order of the contexts, the imperfection anxiety caused by the imperfect object was also increasing. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Influence of Emotional States and Trait Affections on Cognitive Flexibility ZHANG Xia, LIU Ya, WANG Fushun Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  648-656.  Abstract ( 437 )   PDF（pc） (833KB) ( 1146 )   Save  To explore the effects of emotional states and trait affections on cognitive flexibility, this study used a questionnaire to screen out participants with trait positive affection and trait negative affection, and then asked them to complete the task-switching in positive and negative emotional states. The results showed that the cognitive flexibility in a positive emotional state is significantly higher than that in a negative emotional state. And there is no significant difference in cognitive flexibility among individuals with different trait affections. However, the accuracy of individuals with trait positive affection is significantly higher than that of individuals with trait negative affection in task-switching, and there is no significant difference between different emotional states. In conclusion, cognitive flexibility is significantly affected by emotional states but not affected by trait affection, which can only affect the accuracy of tasks. Related Articles | Metrics

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A Latent Classes of Problematic Internet Use and its Relationship with Death Attitude in College Students SHI Zifu, LIU Xin, XIE Yuntian, TANG Wanqiu, GUAN Jinliang, LIANG Jingjing Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  657-664.  Abstract ( 284 )   PDF（pc） (713KB) ( 678 )   Save In order to deeply explore the potential categories of college students’ problematic internet use and its relationship with death attitude. A sample of 1596 college students were investigated with Problem Internet Use Scale and Death Attitude Scale. The potential profile analysis method was used to analyze the problematic internet use. The results showed that: (1) Three latent classes were identified, including deep addiction style, internet obsessive style, and internet relationship style. (2) Internet obsessive and internet relationship had higher scores in the dimension of natural acceptance of death, and deep addicted had higher scores in the other four dimensions than the other two groups. These results indicated that deep addictions are more likely to have a negative attitude toward death, while internet obsessives and internet relationships are more likely to have positive death attitudes. Related Articles | Metrics

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Drinking Motives Profiles among Chinese College Students: The Role of Drinking Refusal Self-efficacy and Self-Concept Clarity HE Qiying, LIN Manchi, ZHANG Xinyi, SI Yiping, CHAI Xiaoyun Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  665-674.  Abstract ( 263 )   PDF（pc） (697KB) ( 1082 )   Save The present study aimed to investigate the latent profiles of drinking motives and whether drinking refusal self-efficacy and self-concept clarity can predict drinking motives. To this end, 561 Chinese college students were administered a battery of self-report scales, including the drinking motive questionnaire, the drinking refusal self-efficacy questionnaire and the self-concept clarity scale. Latent profile analyses suggested three unique profiles of drinking motives: social drinking motives (25.38%), weak-drinking motives (62.61%) and strong-drinking motives (12.01%). Logistic regression analyses showed that the subtypes of drinking motives were related to drinking refusal self-efficacy, self-concept clarity, gender and family incomes. Overall, this study demonstrates that drinking motives among college students are heterogeneous. In addition, it suggests that drinking refusal self-efficacy and self-concept clarity may be key aspects of alcohol use intervention programs for college students. Related Articles | Metrics

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Emotional Complexity and Wise Reasoning: The Mediating Role of Emotional Regulation Strategies and Self-forgiveness CHEN Haobin, CHEN Yufan Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  675-683.  Abstract ( 333 )   PDF（pc） (676KB) ( 1020 )   Save  In order to explore the relationship between emotional complexity and wise reasoning, as well as the mediating role of emotional regulation strategies and self-forgiveness, a total of 1298 college students were investigated using the emotional experience range and discriminative scale, the emotional regulation questionnaire, the self-forgiveness subscale and the situational wise reasoning scale. The results showed that: (1) emotional complexity positively predicted wise reasoning; (2) cognitive reappraisal and self-forgiveness partially mediated the relationship between emotional complexity and wise reasoning, while the mediating role of expressive suppression was not significant. Cognitive reappraisal and self-forgiveness, as well as expressive suppression and self-forgiveness played a chain mediating role between emotional complexity and wise reasoning. These results suggested that emotional complexity can directly affect wise reasoning and indirectly through the mediating role of cognitive reappraisal and self-forgiveness, as well as through the chain mediating role of cognitive reappraisal and self-forgiveness, expressive suppression and self-forgiveness. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Double N-Back Training Task on Working Memory in Elementary School Students: An Intervention Study PAN Chao Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  684-688.  Abstract ( 453 )   PDF（pc） (599KB) ( 1274 )   Save The existing double N-Back research for working memory training is mostly used to improve working memory in adults, while in this study elementary school students in grades 4 to 6 were selected for a one-month intervention study to further verify and expand the population adapted to this task. The results showed that (1) the double N-Back training task has a significant improvement effect on the working memory of elementary school students; (2) the double N-Back training task also has a significant improvement effect on the general intelligence of elementary school students, indicating that working memory training has a significant spillover effect in learning, and revealing the close relationship between working memory and individual intelligence. The research will help teachers integrate working memory training in daily teaching activities, and guide the active development of actual education work and improve student learning efficiency. Related Articles | Metrics

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How Parental Corporal Punishment Influence Peer Interaction of Children with Intellectual Disability: The Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility and the Moderating Role of Mother's Education Level SUN Shengtao , CAO Yajing , SHI Fei Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  689-697.  Abstract ( 180 )   PDF（pc） (659KB) ( 787 )   Save  In order to explore the effect and mechanism of parental corporal punishment on the peer interaction of children with intellectual disability, 107 children aged 7 to 15 and their parents were investigated by questionnaires and experiments. The results showed that：(1) There is a significant positive correlation between parental corporal punishment and peer interaction problems of children with intellectual disability. (2) Cognitive flexibility plays a mediating role in the relationship between parental corporal punishment and peer interaction of children with intellectual disability, parental corporal punishment will reduce children's cognitive flexibility, and increase their peer interaction problems. (3) The first half of the mediating effect of parental corporal punishment on peer communication problems of children with intellectual disability through cognitive flexibility is regulated by the mother's education level. The high education level of mother can reduce the negative effect of corporal punishment on cognitive flexibility. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Effect of Upward Social Comparison on Conspicuous Consumption: Examining the Role of Rumination and Relative Deprivation PAN Chao, GAO Dongdong Psychology: Techniques and Application. 2021, 9 (11):  698-704.  Abstract ( 413 )   PDF（pc） (635KB) ( 1676 )   Save This study examined the effects of upward social comparison on conspicuous consumption using the Upward Social Comparison Scale, the Rumination Scale, the Relative Deprivation Scale, and the Conspicuous Consumption Scale with 611 college students, and examined the mediating role of relative deprivation and the moderating role of rumination. The results showed that: (1) Upward social comparison positively predicts relative deprivation and conspicuous consumption; (2) Relative deprivation played a mediating role in the effect of upward social comparison on conspicuous consumption; and (3) Rumination moderated the relationship between upward social comparison and relative deprivation. Under low rumination, relative deprivation increases with upward social comparison; however, under high rumination, this effect is not significant anymore. The study revealed the effect of upward social comparison on conspicuous consumption and its internal mechanism, which can help to intervene to improve the adverse effects of social comparison from both individuals and social management. Related Articles | Metrics