Janne Claes
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Janne Claes is a rising researcher in the field of experimental psychopathology, with a primary focus on pain-related avoidance behavior and its generalization to novel contexts. Her most-cited work, "Avoiding Based on Shades of Gray: Generalization of Pain-Related Avoidance Behavior to Novel Contexts" (2020, 12 citations), makes a significant contribution by demonstrating how individuals extend avoidance responses from learned pain cues to perceptually similar, but safe, situations—a key mechanism in the development and maintenance of chronic pain and anxiety disorders. This research bridges basic learning theory with clinical application, offering insights into why maladaptive avoidance persists even when threat is absent. Though early in her career, Claes’s work has already been recognized for its methodological rigor and translational potential, informing interventions aimed at reducing overgeneralized avoidance. Her findings underscore the importance of context in pain processing and have implications for cognitive-behavioral therapies. As she continues to explore the nuances of fear and avoidance generalization, Janne Claes is establishing herself as a thoughtful contributor to understanding how the mind grapples with pain and uncertainty.
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