Reality negotiation in non-depressed and depressed persons

Objectives. Non-depressed and depressed persons were hypothesized to input and recall self-referential information that was consistent with their self theories. Design. Non-depressed and depressed persons were compared. Methods. Non-depressed (14) and depressed (14) students chose between positive or negative audio statements, and then recalled the statements. Results. Non-depressed relative to depressed participants: (i) listened more to the positive than the negative tapes; and (ii) fabricated (i.e, incorrectly recalled) less negative messages. Conclusion. Partial support is given to reality negotiation processes.