Memory reconsolidation and self-reorganization. (8th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Whelton, William J.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 38(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-06-08
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X14000338
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

Abstract: Lane et al. propose that memory reconsolidation through new emotional experiences is an integrative pathway to change in psychotherapy. My commentary suggests that memory reconsolidation is an element within self-reorganization. Given the focal nature of the self to every aspect of psychotherapy, it is a more useful construct on which to build integrative models than memory reconsolidation.