Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration

Nutt, Rachel

Abstract

The differences between bipolar-diagnosed and non-clinical control participants were investigated for three memory processes: mood-dependent memory, mood-congruent memory and autobiographical memory perception. Fifty-eight participants generated six autobiographical memories after receiving a positive mood induction and rated them in a number of ways. They also saw four inkblots. After receiving the same or a contrasting mood induction, participants recalled and re-rated the autobiographical memories and attempted to recognise the inkblots. There were significant differences in inkblot recognition amongst the groups, showing mood-dependent memory. Mood congruent judgment was observed for some of the memory ratings. This study paves the way for further investigation into memory differences of this sort in mood disorders.

Citation

Nutt, R. Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208693

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Aug 16, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 22, 2023
• Keywords: Clinical psychology
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208693
• Additional Information: Department of Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Medical Institute, The University of Hull
• Award Date: Jul 1, 2008