Autobiographical memory task Flashcards

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Q

AMT

A

Thinking of specific memory in a category, eg relaxed, dissapointed.

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Findings in depressed people

A

Better at retrieving negative memories (not so much speeded), delayed retrieval of positive.

Inappropriate retrieval strategies that yielded general rather than specific memories.

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3
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Example of overgeneralized memories

A

Disappointed: whenever my partner leaves or whenever .. happens

Io when my partner let me know that he was no longer interested via textmessage

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