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Experimental models in psychopathology research: The relation between Research Domain Criteria and Experimental Psychopathology

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Experimental Psychopathology (EPP) and the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) are research approaches that have developed in parallel, providing inter-related yet different scientific frameworks to investigate psychopathology at the intersection of fundamental and applied research. Here we address the overlap and differences between RDoC and EPP, and the challenges that both approaches face. Although overlap between EPP and RDoC can be clearly observed, each approach has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. These aspects will be illustrated by examples with respect to fear conditioning, an experimental procedure that has played a central role in both EPP and RDoC. We see much potential in boosting psychopathology research by combining the strengths of these two approaches
Journal: Current Opinion in Psychology
ISSN: 2352-250X
Volume: 41
Pages: 118 - 123
Publication year:2021
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BOF-publication weight:6
CSS-citation score:1
Authors from:Higher Education
Accessibility:Open