HURT: HabitUation and sensitization of aveRsive bodily sympToms: methods, mechanisms, and predictive value in real life KU Leuven
The prevalence of people experiencing persistent aversive bodily sensations such as dyspnea and pain is substantial. Yet, it remains unclear how acute aversive bodily sensations become persistent. Habituation and sensitization are considered simple forms of learning known to be modulated by individual and/or contextual factors in humans, but have not been studied systematically in relation to aversive bodily sensations. This project will provide ...