This pilot study examines how retrieval conditions influence the characteristics of involuntary autobiographical memories (IAMs).
Explored the effect of different retrieval conditions on IAM characteristics.
Used audio stimuli as a means to elicit IAMs.
Assessed recency, trigger factors, and accuracy of memories reported.
Findings indicate that retrieval conditions significantly affect the recency of IAMs.
Audio stimuli were found to be effective in triggering IAMs.
Memory accuracy was consistent with existing literature, supporting the study's findings.
Abstract
Retrieval conditions could affect the recency, trigger, and accuracy of IAMs. These findings are largely consistent with the literature and support the use of audio stimuli to elicit IAMs.