Abstract Motivation, defined as the energizing of behavior in pursuit a goal, is fundamental element our interaction with world and each other. Furthermore, it known that cooperation leads to higher levels performance than do individual conditions, empathic concern also crucial all forms helping relationships. A growing number studies indicate motivation empathy are associated not only organiza...

This paper proposes a theory of different types of Conduct Disorder based on individual differences in five sex-differentiated evolved personality systems: The Behavioral Approach System (BAS) underlying sensation seeking and aggressive pursuit of reward and social dominance; the Nurturance/Pair Bonding System, low levels of which are linked to the callous-coldhearted personality trait associat...

Links between the reinforcement sensitivity theory (RST) proposed by Gray and several mental disorders have been established in a number of studies. However, specifically in the field of personality disorders, there is a lack of evidence regarding clinical samples. The aim of the present study was to test the RST in subjects with borderline personality disorder (BPD, n = 100), compared to subje...

Research has emerged providing consistent support for the behavioral approach system (BAS) dysregulation theory of bipolar disorder. The objective of the current article is to examine the extent to which findings from the BAS dysregulation theory can inform psychosocial interventions for bipolar disorder. Towards this end, we first provide an overview of the BAS dysregulation theory. Second, we...

Research has emerged providing consistent support for the behavioral approach system (BAS) dysregulation theory of bipolar disorder. The objective of the current article is to examine the extent to which findings from the BAS dysregulation theory can inform psychosocial interventions for bipolar disorder. Towards this end, we first provide an overview of the BAS dysregulation theory. Second, we...

Abstract This paper presents the RST-AQ, a 22-item scale to measure affective states related three motivational systems postulated by Reinforcement Sensitivity theory (RST-AQ): Behavioral approach system (BAS), inhibition (BIS), and Fight-Flight-Freeze (FFFS). The subscales are internally consistent. Results show an overall support for construct validity of our RST-AQ measure. correlations with...

The behavioral approach system (BAS) reflects the propensity to respond to signals of reward, including stimuli associated with safety and goal-oriented attack (e.g., anger). Hypomania/mania has been posited to involve increased BAS activity. In contrast, depression has been posited to involve decreased BAS activity. Building on past research, which suggests that increased left frontal cortical...

OBJECTIVE To examine the prevalence rates of bullying involvement and their correlates in adolescents diagnosed with ADHD in Taiwan. METHOD Bullying involvement, family and ADHD characteristics, the levels of behavioral inhibition system (BIS) and behavioral approach system (BAS), and psychiatric comorbidity were assessed in 287 adolescents with ADHD. The multiple regression analysis was used...

ey Words: Bipolar Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Approach System (BAS), Cognitive Styles e associa relevant and non-BAS-relevant cognitive styles with bipolar spectrum disorders. Controlling for depressive and hypomanic/manic symptoms, 195 individuals with bipolar spectrum disorders sco higher than 194 demographically matched normal controls on BAS sensitivity and BAS-relevant cogni dimensions o...