Can Bayes solve the conundrum of generalization? A computational account of fear generalization. KU Leuven
In anxiety disorders fear does not remain specific to the stimulus that was originally linked to danger but generalizes to a broad set of stimuli, resulting in a snowballing of complaints. Despite the fact that generalization is a well-established phenomenon, the precise mechanisms underlying the spreading of fear remain unclear, rendering its treatment a challenging endeavor. The project aims to elucidate these mechanisms, building on our ...