Jeremy M Webb, Shaheeda A Adusei, Yinong Wang, Naziya Samreen, Kalie Adler, Duane D Meixner, Robert T Fazzio, Mostafa Fatemi, Azra Alizad
Comparing deep learning-based automatic segmentation of breast masses to expert interobserver variability in ultrasound imaging
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three studies conducted assess proposition selfesteem serves anxietybuffering function study 1 hypothesized raising selfesteem would reduce anxiety response vivid images death support hypothesis ss received positive personality feedback reported less anxiety response video death neutral feedback ss studies 2 3 hypothesized increasing selfesteem would reduce anxiety among individuals anticipating painful shock consistent hypothesis success positive personality feedback reduced ss physiological arousal response subsequent threat shock thus converging evidence anxietybuffering function selfesteem obtained