58th Annual PCA Conference

Name: Memory Distortions and Cognitive Bias in Couple Conflict: A CBT Approach
Start: 2026-11-07T14:00:00-0500
End: 2026-11-07T14:30:00-0500

Memory Distortions and Cognitive Bias in Couple Conflict: A CBT Approach

Saturday November 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST

This session explores how memory distortions and cognitive biases shape conflict in romantic relationships. Drawing on cognitive psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), it highlights how partners reconstruct past interactions in ways that intensify negative beliefs and communication patterns. Participants will be introduced to practical CBT-based strategies to identify and restructure biased relational narratives, promoting healthier communication and relationship functioning.

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Sera Sezgin

Clinical Psycholoogy Master's Student, Penn State University Harrisburg

Ms. Sera Sezgin is a Penn State Harrisburg master's student studying clinical psychology. She is currently conducting research at the Personality and Stigma Labs, where she focuses on psychological and cognitive processes associated with mental health and memory. Her areas of interest... Read More →

Saturday November 7, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EST

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