10/21/25 Rachel Marlowe: Neural Responses to Interpersonal Images as Moderators of Associations between Chronic Social Stress and Symptoms of Depression and Social Anxiety in Adolescents
Clinical brown bag
Rachel Marlowe, M.Ed.
Department of Psychology and Human Development
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 12:00- 1:00 PM
Location: 316 Wilson Hall
Neural Responses to Interpersonal Images as Moderators of Associations between Chronic Social Stress and Symptoms of Depression and Social Anxiety in Adolescents
Depression and social anxiety are related but distinct forms of psychopathology. The late positive potential (LPP) is an event-related potential component derived from electrocochleogram (EEG) which captures sustained attention to emotionally salient stimuli and could be applied to understand vulnerabilities with chronic social stress, a well-established risk factor for depression and social anxiety. The current study examined the associations between the LPP, chronic social stress, and depression and social anxiety symptoms in a group of adolescents. Results provide evidence for unique patterns of emotionality when experiencing interpersonal stressors. Implications and future directions will be discussed.