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Showing 1 to 20 of 77 for “"Autobiographical memory"”.
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Regret as Autobiographical Memory
Abstract An autobiographical memory framework for the study of regret is contrasted with traditional decision-making approaches to regret. Based on the autobiographical memory framework a memory-based distinction is introduced between regrets for specific and general events. Across 6 studies the …
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Effects of age on autobiographical memory
… investigate the effects of healthy ageing on autobiographical memory (AM). Previous work in this area has shown that older adults exhibit a deficit in recall of specific episodes from their personal past, yet there is evidence in the literature of exceptions to this rule. As yet, there have …
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Augmenting Autobiographical Memory: An Approach Based on Cognitive Psychology
… It proposes design recommendations for augmented autobiographical memory systems derived from Cognitive Psychology research into human memory – a perspective missing from prior work. Based on these recommendations, a conceptual design of an augmented autobiographical memory system is developed …
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Overgeneral autobiographical memory in children and adolescents exposed to trauma
… of PTSD (Ehlers & Clark, 2000), and overgeneral autobiographical memory; a phenomenon linked to depression and trauma in adults, but rarely explored in children. <br/>Methods: Emergency department attendees (aged 8-18) and their parents were<br/>interviewed 2-6 weeks post-trauma. Children …
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Involuntary retrieval from autobiographical memory and the nature of cues
… the possibility of eliciting involuntary autobiographical memories (ABMs) in the laboratory, as a preliminary step in studying the retrieval process of involuntary ABMs. The main aim of the thesis is to test whether involuntary AMBs (IAMs) can be successfully elicited in the lab, to assess …
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Empirical support for the adaptive and maladaptive functions of autobiographical memory
Autobiographical memories are hypothesised to serve at least three functions: they direct people’s behaviour, inform their identity, and facilitate social bonding. But most of the research on these three functions has focused on how memories serve them in ways that are adaptive—in fact, we know …
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Trauma-centred identity and autobiographical memory in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
… elaborated and inadequately integrated into autobiographical memory (AM). Recent work of cognitive psychologists suggests, however, that trauma memories remain highly accessible and form a cognitive reference point for the organisation of autobiographical knowledge, leading to the development …
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The relationship between autobiographical memory an executive functions in older adults
Autobiographical memory is considered the most durable memory component in the human memory system. This thesis aimed to examine the characteristics of autobiographical memory performance and its relationship with executive functioning in normal and pathological ageing. The particular focus was on …
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The Association Between Autobiographical Memory Specificity And Memory Sharing In College Students
… and communicated makes the construction of autobiographical memories (AM) both an internal process and a social occurrence. Strong associations between reduced AM specificity and psychological adjustment have been found; however, the role significant others have in the socialization and …
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The reminiscence bump in autobiographical memory: An investigation of the life script hypothesis
… that older adults report a higher percentage of autobiographical memories for experiences that occurred between ages 15 and 30 compared to any other period of life. This reminiscence bump is evident for memories involving positive emotions but not for memories involving negative emotions. The …
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AFTERIMAGES: Photographs as an External Autobiographical Memory System and a Contemporary Art Practice
… has radically altered our concepts of the past, memory and time. My starting point is a collection of photographs taken by my grandfather, Albert Edward Ingham, which is used both in my studio work and as a basis for my theoretical writing. My concerns as an artist are with the ways in which …
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The Role Of Code-Switching In Emotional Expression And Autobiographical Memory Recall: Implications For Bilingual Counseling
… of the emotional expression in the narration of autobiographical stories of Chinese international students in their respective languages (i.e., Mandarin and English). It addressed the methodological limitations of previous research on bilinguals' emotional expression and autobiographical memory …
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Signifying the autobiographical memory on social media a semiotic analysis of food-themed imagery on Instagram
… creative opportunities for self-expression and memory creation. One core element of our contemporary lifestyles increasingly influenced by digitisation, is that of food - the most basic and fundamental element of human nourishment and survival. Accompanying the increasing prevalence of digital …
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