Emotion-Enhanced Memory (Extrinsic Factors)

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Table of contents

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW
Positivity Effect in Aging
Definitions
Main Findings
Theoretical Explanations
Limitations in the Literature
Emotion-Enhanced Memory (Extrinsic Factors)
Arousal-Modulated Consolidation
Cognitive Factors Influencing Encoding and Retrieval
Mood-Congruent Memory (Intrinsic Factor)
Conditions for Mood Congruence
Theoretical Explanation
How Could Mood Congruence Explain the Positivity Effect?
Studying Mood in the Laboratory
Thesis Studies
Experimental Manipulations
Memory Task
CHAPTER 2. RESEARCH ARTICLES
Study 1. Semantic Relatedness and Distinctive Processing May Inflate Older Adults’ Positive Memory Bias
Abstract
Introduction
Experiment 1
Method
Results
Discussion
Experiment 2
Method
Results
Discussion
General Discussion
Author Note
Study 2A. Mood Induction Using Online Videos
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Study 2B. Effects of Mood Manipulation on Emotional Memory Biases in Young and Older Adults
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Study 3. Do Mood and Time Perspective Predict Emotional Memory Bias? A Test of Mood Congruence and Socioemotional Selectivity Theory in Young Adults
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Study 4. Recruitment Matters: How Young Adult Sampling Might Affect Emotion-Enhanced Memory
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
CHAPTER 3. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
Summary of Findings
Inconsistency in Emotional Memory Bias
Experimental Manipulations Affected Older Adults but not Young Adults
A Positivity Bias or a Positivity Effect?
The How and Why of the Positivity Bias in Aging
Cognitive Mechanisms Behind the Positivity Effect
Mood Influences on Positive Memory
Relevance of Appraisal Theory of Emotion
Implications for the Field
Socioemotional Selectivity Theory
Methodological Considerations
Future Directions
Conclusion
References
Appendices