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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
Abstract
Objectives:
Non-depressed and depressed persons were hypothesized to input and recall self-referential information that was consistent with their self theories.
Design:
Non-depressed and depressed persons were compared.
Methods:
Non-depressed (14) and depressed (14) students chose between positive or negative audio statements, and then recalled the statements.
Results:
Non-depressed relative to depressed participants: (i) listened more to the positive than the negative tapes; and (ii) fabricated (i.e. incorrectly recalled) less negative messages.
Conclusion:
Partial support is given to reality negotiation processes.