Examples of BAS in a sentence
Because depression is characterized by a combination of low positive affect and high negative affect (e.g., Xxxxxx et al., 1992), an overactive BIS and an underactive BAS may underlie the manifestation of depressive symptoms like psychomotor slowing, loss of interest, and social withdrawal (Xxxxxx, 1988; Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxx, & Xxxxx, 2003).
Primary psychopathy (i.e., the interpersonal and affective features) comprises low BIS reactivity whereas secondary psychopathy (i.e., the behavioral features) comprises high BAS reactivity (Xxxxxx, MacCoon, Xxxxxx, & Xxxxx, 2005; Xxxx et al., 2007; Xxxx et al., 2008; Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxx, & Xxxxxx, 2010).
Gray’s model and psychopathy: BIS but not BAS differentiates primary from secondary psychopathy in noninstitutionalized young adults.
In terms of BIS and BAS classifications, psychopathy and depression appear to be largely antagonistic constructs.
The behavioral inhibition system (BIS) corresponds closely to negative emotionality, avoidance, and anxiety, whereas the behavioral activation system (BAS) corresponds closely to positive affect, motivation, and desire (Xxxxx & Xxxx, 1993; Xxxx, 1982; Xxxxxxxx, 1985).