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Reality negotiation in non-depressed and depressed persons
J J Crowson1, R L Cromwell, C R Snyder
1Psychology Department, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045-2462, USA. psyjc@showme.missouri.edu
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|December 18, 1998
Summary
Depressed individuals recalled more negative self-referential information compared to non-depressed individuals. This suggests that self-perception influences memory recall in depression.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Self-referential processing is crucial in understanding mood disorders.
- Cognitive theories suggest that depression is associated with biased information processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how depression affects the recall of self-referential information.
- To examine if recall is biased towards information consistent with self-perceptions.
Main Methods:
- 14 non-depressed and 14 depressed students participated.
- Participants listened to positive and negative audio statements.
- Recall of these statements was subsequently assessed.
Main Results:
- Non-depressed participants preferred positive statements over negative ones.
- Depressed participants demonstrated a higher tendency to fabricate (incorrectly recall) negative messages.
- Recall of negative information was significantly higher in the depressed group.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide partial support for reality negotiation processes in depression.
- Self-perception significantly influences memory recall, particularly in depressed individuals.