Anger rumination mediates the relationship between reinforcement sensitivity and psychopathology: Results of a 5-year longitudinal study

Abstract

•We tested a SEM model with BIS/BAS predicting psychopathology, and anger rumination as mediator•BIS predicted higher anxiety and depression, and BAS predicted higher aggression scores•BIS×BAS interaction only predicted anxiety symptoms•Angry memories and thoughts of revenge mediated the link between BIS and psychopathology•Implications for importance of cultivating forgiveness in individuals with high BIS sensitivity