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Database: PsycARTICLES
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Interpretation training influences memory for prior interpretations.
Emotion, Vol 10(6), Dec 2010, 903-907. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0020232

Abstract

  1. Anxiety is associated with memory biases when the initial interpretation of the event is taken into account. This experiment examined whether modification of interpretive bias retroactively affects memory for prior events and their initial interpretation. Before training, participants imagined themselves in emotionally ambiguous scenarios to which they provided endings that often revealed their interpretations. Then they were trained to resolve the ambiguity in other situations in a consistently positive (n = 37) or negative way (n = 38) before they tried to recall the initial scenarios and endings. Results indicated that memory for the endings was imbued with the emotional tone of the training, whereas memory for the scenarios was unaffected. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)

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Unique Identifier
2010-25761-007
Title
Interpretation training influences memory for prior interpretations.
Publication Date
Dec 2010
Publication History
  • Accepted: May 3 , 2010
  • Revised: Apr 15 , 2010
  • First Submitted: Jul 7 , 2009
Language
English
Author
Salemink, Elske;Hertel, Paula;Mackintosh, Bundy
Email
Salemink, Elske: e.salemink@uva.nl
Correspondence Address
Salemink, Elske: Department of Developmental Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Roetersstraat 15, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1018 WB, e.salemink@uva.nl
Affiliation
Salemink, Elske Department of Developmental Psychology, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hertel, Paula Department of Psychology, Trinity University, United Kingdom
Mackintosh, Bundy School of Medicine, Health Policy, and Practice, University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
Source
Emotion, Vol 10(6), Dec 2010, 903-907.
ISSN
1931-1516 (Electronic); 1528-3542 (Print)
PMID
21171760
Publisher
US: American Psychological Association
Format Covered
Electronic
Publication Type
Journal; Peer Reviewed Journal
Document Type
Journal Article
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0020232
Keywords
anxiety; cognitive bias modification; interpretation bias; memory
Index Terms
*Anxiety; *Cognitive Bias; *Memory; *Training; Interpretive Bias
PsycINFO Classification
2340 Cognitive Processes
Population Group
Human; Male; Female
Age Group
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Methodology
Empirical Study; Quantitative Study
Grant/Sponsorship
  • Sponsor:
    Wellcome Trust
    • Recipient:
      Mackintosh, Bundy
    • Grant Number:
      083475
Copyright
Holder
American Psychological Association
Year
2010
Release Date
20101220 (PsycARTICLES); 20101220 (PsycINFO)

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