APS

29th APS Annual Convention

Memory Biases, Rumination, and Depression: Underlying Mechanisms and Novel Interventions

Sunday, May 28, 2017 · Boston, MA

Clinical Science

Memory biases are a correlate of and potential cognitive vulnerability factor for depression. This symposium examines 1) rumination as a potential mechanism underlying memory biases related to depression and 2) novel interventions informed by these relationships. Varied methodologies are utilized including ecological momentary assessment, inhibition bias modification, and memory training.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Samantha ConnollyChair
    Temple University
  • Elissa HamlatCoChair
    Temple University
  • Paula HertelDiscussant
    Trinity University

Presentations

  1. Negative Memory Bias As a Vulnerability for Depression: Relationship Between Momentary Stress-Reactive Rumination and Event RecallSamantha Connolly, Angelique Frazier, Matthew Goodman, Lauren Alloy
  2. Inhibition Bias Modification for Rumination: Effects on Memory BiasShimrit Daches, Nilly Mor, Paula Hertel
  3. The Interaction of Rumination and Emotion Regulation on Sadness Following Negative Autobiographical Memory Recall in Veterans with DepressionKimberly Arditte, Laina Rosebrock, Suzanne Pineles, Alora Rando, Gabrielle Liverant
  4. Memory Specificity Training As Depression InterventionElissa Hamlat, Patrick Downey, Lauren Alloy