What is it about?
The current research study is interested in contributing to evidence of whether overgeneral autobiographical memory represents a trait or state-dependent phenomena by observing the effects of induced negative mood state on the characteristics of memory recall in those with and without a previous history of depression.
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Why is it important?
The results support the possibility that autobiographical memory, specifically overgeneral memory style, might be influenced by a temporary mood state.
Perspectives
The study of mood effects combined with an understanding of memory structure make this line of research valuable. The focus on prevention and coping strategies that directly target mood state effects on memory specificity would likely reap benefits to those with a previous history of depression.
Assoc Prof Andrew E P Mitchell
University of Chester
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This page is a summary of: AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY RESPONSE TO A NEGATIVE MOOD IN THOSE WITH/WITHOUT A HISTORY OF DEPRESSION, Studia Psychologica, January 2015, Institute of Experimental Psychology,
DOI: 10.21909/sp.2015.03.696.
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