Experiment 3
Imagining positive experimental scenarios leads to greater increases in positive mood than
verbal thinking (Our third experiment therefore tested the effects of image-based recollection versus verbal
narration on positive autobiographical memories. As in Experiment 2, we assessed
emotionality immediately after recall to maximise sensitivity. We used PANAS to measure
positive and negative affect before and after the procedure and a day later. We also
assessed memory availability over the 24-h period following the recall procedure, to test if
imagery increased availability compared with verbal recall.