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ArticleF1000Research2024

The retrieval of neutral and positive autobiographical memories: a pilot study.

Xinning Su, Akira Midorikawa

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Article in F1000Research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Xinning SuDepartment of Psychology, Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6264-5221
Akira MidorikawaDepartment of Psychology, Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: Several studies have shown that the retrieval of positive memories may play a role in emotional regulation. However, it is unclear whether the effects of neutral and positive autobiographical memories differ. It is necessary to confirm whether genuinely neutral autobiographical memories can be retrieved without bias when prompted to recall neutral memories. Methods: In this pilot study, using "home" and "study" as cue words, we investigated whether participants were able to retrieve appropriate autobiographical memories when asked to recall a limited number of neutral or positive memories. Results: Although participants were asked to recall neutral autobiographical memories, they tended to recall positive memories. Conclusions: Our results support the concept of positive memory bias and suggest that future work should consider combining neutral and positive autobiographical memories by asking participants to recall neutral-positive memories.

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Memory, EpisodicMental RecallAdultCuesEmotionsFemaleHumansMalePilot ProjectsYoung Adultautobiographical memoriesemotional valenceneutral–positive memoriespositive memory bias

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PMID39669682
PMCPMC11635190

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