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Presentation Master's thesis - Sophie Harnischmacher - Developmental Psychology

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Presentation Master's thesis - Sophie Harnischmacher - Developmental Psychology

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Gaining Back Control: Mastery as a Mechanism of Belief Change in Imagery Rescripting of Autobiographical Memories
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Roeterseilandcampus - Gebouw L, Straat: Nieuwe Achtergracht 129-B, Ruimte: L0.10. Vanwege beperkte zaalcapaciteit is deelname op basis van wie het eerst komt, het eerst maalt. Leraren moeten zich hieraan houden.

Negative beliefs rooted in past experiences, such as "I am unworthy" or "The world is a dangerous place", can persist over years and continue to influence how we approach similar situations. This thesis investigates whether Imagery Rescripting (ImRs), a technique in which individuals mentally revisit distressing memories and change their outcome, can reduce the convincingness of these encapsulated beliefs. Using a non-clinical sample, we tested whether expressing actions during ImRs that were previously inhibited or impossible (e.g., standing up for oneself) increases a sense of mastery, and whether this regained control helps explain why encapsulated beliefs become less convincing. Findings suggest that ImRs reduces belief conviction, with mastery potentially playing a key role in this process.