Investigating Working Memory Deficits' Impact on Residual Negative Symptoms in Remitted MDD with Psychotic Features

1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) 1.2 Identifying Psychotic Features in MDD 1.3 Overview of Working Memory Deficits 1.4 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Historical Perspectives on MDD 2.2 Understanding Residual Negative Symptoms 2.3 Working Memory in Mental Disorders 2.4 Previous Research on Working Memory and MDD 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design and Approach 3.2 Participant Selection and Criteria 3.3 Data Collection Methods 3.4 Statistical Tools and Techniques 4. Working Memory Deficits in MDD 4.1 Cognitive Functioning in MDD Patients 4.2 Prevalence of Memory Deficits 4.3 Mechanisms Underlying Working Memory Deficits 5. Residual Negative Symptoms Examination 5.1 Defining Negative Symptoms 5.2 Measurement of Symptom Severity 5.3 Impact on Day-to-Day Functioning 6. Correlation Analysis 6.1 Statistical Correlation Techniques 6.2 Results Interpretation 6.3 Hypothesis Testing Outcomes 7. Discussion 7.1 Significance of Findings 7.2 Comparison with Prior Studies 7.3 Implications for Clinical Practice 7.4 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion and Future Directions 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Future Research 8.3 Final Thoughts on Clinical Implications