Involuntary Autobiographical Memories - An Introduction to the Unbidden Past

Klappentext This study promotes a new interpretation of involuntary autobiographical memories, a phenomenon previously defined as a sign of distress or trauma. Zusammenfassung We often remember personal experiences without any conscious effort. Such occurrences are known as involuntary autobiographical memories! traditionally defined as a sign of distress or trauma. This study sheds light on a much-maligned phenomenon! arguing that involuntary memories are predominantly positive and far more common than previously thought. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction to the unbidden past; 2. Theoretical backgrounds; 3. Ways to study the unbidden past; 4. How special are involuntary autobiographical memories?; 5. How do they come to mind?; 6. Differences between involuntary and voluntary autobiographical memories; 7. Involuntary memories of traumatic events; 8. Future and past.

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• Authors: Dorthe Berntsen, Dorthe (Aarhus Universitet Berntsen, Berntsen Dorthe
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.07.2012
• EAN: 9781107405981
• ISBN: 978-1-107-40598-1
• No. of pages: 242
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; memory, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology