Table 1.
Bias scores, mean differences and t values for WATCH and REAPPRAISE conditions
| Condition | Scenario | Emotion | Bias score (SD) | Mean difference | t-test value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch | Non-painful | Pain | 0.461 (16.04) | 10.671 | 4.019** |
| Painful | 11.132 (7.834) | ||||
| Non-painful | Happy | −0.617 (6.946) | 1.274 | 0.556 | |
| Painful | 0.657 (15.256) | ||||
| Reappraise | Non-painful | Pain | −0.059 (17.907) | 2.781 | 2.165* |
| Painful | 2.722 (13.58) | ||||
| Non-painful | Happy | −0.852 (14.38) | 0.748 | 0.507 | |
| Painful | 0.103 (12.475) |
While the interaction between emotion and scenario in EMPATHIC WATCH trials was significant [F(1,30) = 7.289, P = 0.011,
], there was no similar interaction in REAPPRAISE trials [F(1,30) = 1.386, N.S.]. *P < 0.05; **P < 0.001.