The effects of eye movements on emotional memories: using an objective measure of cognitive load

The effects of eye movements on emotional memories: using an objective measure of cognitive load

Background: Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. The working memory (WM) theory explains its efficacy: recall of an aversive memory and making eye movements (EM) both produce cognitive load, and competition for the limited...

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Main Authors: Suzanne C. van Veen, Iris M. Engelhard, Marcel A. van den Hout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-07-01
Series:European Journal of Psychotraumatology
Subjects:
EMDR
working memory
cognitive load
autobiographical memory
dual task
reaction times
Online Access:http://www.ejpt.net/index.php/ejpt/article/view/30122/47561

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