Increased Direct Retrieval of Overgeneral Categoric Memory in Individuals with Dysphoria and a History of Major Depression

Matsumoto, Noboru; Takahashi, Yoshifumi; Kawaguchi, Jun

doi:10.1007/s10608-020-10079-3

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“…Contrastingly, categoric memory for positively-valenced cues were more DIRECT RETRIEVAL DEPRESSION likely to involve a generative retrieval process than negatively-valenced cues. These results extend on the findings of previous research with individuals with dysphoria and previous major depression (Matsumoto et al, 2020) to individuals with current MDD. Negative categoric memories came more immediately to mind, suggestive of readily accessible mental representations of negative categories of events of individuals with depression.…”

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“…However, it has been shown that many direct retrievals occur even in abstract cues, and many generative retrievals occur even in concrete cues (Harris & Berntsen, 2019;Uzer & Brown, 2017;Uzer et al, 2012). Matsumoto et al (2020) showed the above results using Uzer et al's (2012) method in which participants themselves are asked to determine whether each retrieval is generative or direct. They showed these trends in retrieval method in individuals with dysphoria and previous major depression.…”

Section: Direct Retrieval Depressionmentioning

confidence: 89%

“…The large sample size allowed for statistical power to detect small interaction effects using ANOVAs (Cohen's f = .16) and paired samples t-tests (Cohen's d ≥ .16) assuming power of .80 and alpha of 0.05. We reasoned this was adequate to detect effects, DIRECT RETRIEVAL DEPRESSION given that previous studies have shown large effects in differences between valence and retrieval methods between dysphoric and previously-depressed individuals (Matsumoto et al, 2020).…”

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“…Second, for those with a current MDD we expected that generative retrieval of categoric memories for positively-valenced cues would be more common compared with direct retrieval for positively-valenced cues and generative retrieval for negative cues. The examination of specific memories was considered exploratory, since there are inconsistent findings in previous research (Matsumoto et al, 2020).…”

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“…Griffith et al (2009Griffith et al ( , 2012 and Takano et al (2017) have analyzed data in the AMT and found that OGM induced by positive and negative cues converged to one factor. Recently, however, Matsumoto et al (2020), have shown increased categoric memory for negatively-valenced cues via direct retrieval, and increased categoric memory for positively-valenced cues via generative retrieval in individuals with dysphoria and remitted from major depression, compared with controls. They also showed that direct retrieval of categoric memory for negatively-valenced cues is common in dysphoria relative to direct retrieval for positively-valenced cues and generative retrieval for negatively-valenced cues.…”

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Direct Retrieval Bias for Categoric and Specific Memories for Negatively-Valenced Cues in Major Depression

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2020

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Background and Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with a tendency to retrieve general autobiographical memories, in particular more categoric memories and less specific memories. Autobiographical memories are retrieved via generative retrieval methods involving an effortful search, or direct retrieval methods whereby the memory immediately comes to mind. It has been argued that the tendency for general memories in depression occurs through a failure of generative retrieval, regardless of valence of cue word. However, we propose that categoric memories might be more likely to be recalled via direct retrieval, and direct retrieval is more likely for negatively-valenced cues. Methods: A large sample of individuals with MDD (N=298; M age=47.2, SD=12.7) completed the Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT) and indicated whether retrievals were generative or direct. Results: Categoric memories for negatively-valenced cues were more likely to be directly retrieved than generatively retrieved, and more likely than direct retrieval for positively-valenced cues. In addition, categoric memories for positively-valenced cues were more likely to be generatively retrieved relative to generative retrieval for negatively-valenced cues. For specific memories, the results followed the same pattern. Relative to non-clinical samples, direct retrieval for negative-valenced cues in MDD was high. Limitations: Future studies might include non-clinical groups and use alternate AMT instructionsConclusions: Negative categoric and specific memories were often direct representations of experiences in MDD. Retrieval method and valence may be important moderating processes in the type of memories that are recalled, and indicate a possible need to expand current theory on retrieval tendencies in MDD.

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confidence: 88%

Section: Direct Retrieval Depressionmentioning

confidence: 89%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Aim Of the Present Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Critical considerations for the positive memory‐posttraumatic stress disorder model

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Weiss

2021

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes changes in processes such as encoding and retrieval for both traumatic and positive memories. However, most work has predominantly focused on traumatic memories. Thus, Contractor and colleagues proposed a Positive Memory-PTSD model, which highlighted potential benefits associated with and mechanisms underlying positive memory retrieval/processing among individuals reporting PTSD symptoms. To enhance research on and clinical impacts of this model, the current review provides critical considerations for the Positive Memory-PTSD model. Drawing from emerging research and clinical observations, we (i) clarify that the model addresses specific versus overgeneral positive memories; (ii) underscore the importance of considering the heterogeneity in, and transitionary nature of, affect processes following positive memory retrieval; and (iii) highlight the rationale for considering trauma type/count and co-occurring conditions, as potential moderators of relations between positive memory processing and PTSD. Hereby, we provide an updated Positive Memory-PTSD model and implications for positive memory interventions drawing from this model.

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Direct retrieval bias for general and specific memories for negatively valenced cues in major depression

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Matsumoto

2022

Int J Psychol

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M ajor depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with reduced specificity in autobiographical memory. It has been argued that this tendency occurs through a failure of effortful generative retrieval, regardless of valence of cue word. However, we propose that in MDD general memories are likely to be recalled via direct retrieval, and direct retrieval is more likely for negatively valenced cues. To provide a preliminary test of this, a large sample with MDD (N = 298; M age = 47.2) completed the autobiographical memory test and indicated whether retrievals were generative or direct. Categoric and extended memories for negatively valenced cues were more often directly retrieved than generatively retrieved, and more often than direct retrieval for positively valenced cues. In contrast, categoric and extended memories for positively valenced cues were more often generatively retrieved relative to generative retrieval for negatively valenced cues. Relative to non-clinical samples, direct retrieval for negatively valenced cues was high. Retrieval method and valence may be moderating processes in the type of memories recalled. This preliminary work presents the possibility of an extension of theory on retrieval tendencies in MDD.

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Increased Direct Retrieval of Overgeneral Categoric Memory in Individuals with Dysphoria and a History of Major Depression

Cited by 20 publications

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Direct Retrieval Bias for Categoric and Specific Memories for Negatively-Valenced Cues in Major Depression

Direct Retrieval Bias for Categoric and Specific Memories for Negatively-Valenced Cues in Major Depression

Critical considerations for the positive memory‐posttraumatic stress disorder model

Direct retrieval bias for general and specific memories for negatively valenced cues in major depression

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