The effects of mindfulness on executive processes and autobiographical memory specificity.
Behaviour Research and Therapy February 3, 2009 DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2009.01.017 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that mindfulness may enhance executive processes, which could improve autobiographical memory specificity, and proposes a mechanistic link between these constructs, while acknowledging the need for more empirical research. |
Abstract
The effects of mindfulness on executive processes and autobiographical memory specificity.
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