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Abstract：
Given the high rates of recidivism in adults, additional efforts in this area are warranted. In this paper, we provide a developmental perspective on self-defining memories, a specific type of autobiographical memory. We review the literature on self-defining memories in offenders and non-offenders high in psychopathic traits. Next, we present an empirically based conceptual framework regarding self-defining memories and recidivism, including a model of recidivism that integrates self-defining memories with identity, decision making, and behavioral processes related to recidivism. We then critique this model. We call for future research to test this model. Should results be fruitful, we discuss potential applications of this work.
摘要：
鉴于成年人的累犯率很高，在这方面需要更多的努力。在本文中,我们提供了一个关于自我定义记忆的发展视角，一种特定类型的自传记忆。我们回顾了有关精神病性高的罪犯和非罪犯自我定义记忆的文献。接下来,我们提出了一个基于经验的关于自我定义记忆和累犯的概念框架，包括整合自我定义记忆和身份的累犯模型，决策,以及与累犯有关的行为过程。然后我们批评这个模型。我们呼吁未来的研究来检验这个模型。如果成果丰硕，我们讨论了这项工作的潜在应用。
