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Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration

Nutt, Rachel

Authors

Rachel Nutt



Contributors

Dominic Lam
Supervisor

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. (2008). Mood and memory : explantaions and exploration. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208693

Thesis Type Thesis
Deposit Date Aug 16, 2011
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
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

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© 2008 Nutt, Rachel. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the copyright holder.




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