Approach Bias and Tobacco Craving as Mechanisms of the Effect of Approach Bias Retraining on Smoking Cessation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Approach bias, the automatic tendency to advance toward, rather than move away from appetitive cues, has been associated with greater tobacco cravings, dependence, and likelihood of smoking relapse. Approach bias retraining (ABR) has emerged as one way to reduce approach bias and promote avoidance of smoking cues. Yet, additional research is needed to identify the mechanisms that may help explain the effect of ABR on smoking cessation.

Aims and methods

The current study uses data collected as part of a randomized controlled trial to test two unique mechanisms of action ([1] approach bias and [2] tobacco craving) for the efficacy of standard smoking cessation treatment (ST) augmented by ABR on smoking abstinence. Participants were 96 adult daily smokers (Mage = 4

SUBMITTER: Garey L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12012234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature