Abstract: Differences' in self-schema were compared among 30 dysphorics and 33 nondysphorics through SRET (self-referent encoding task) in this study. The results showed that dysphodcs tended to describe themselves using more negadve words, and recalled more negadve words afler the task than those of nondysphoris. The more significant finding in this study was that compared to non-dysphoric, the dysphoric group showed a less positive bias to processing state information, which were both in the tendency of recall contents and reaction time. Whereas there was ni-difference of processing bias in trait information between the two groups. The authon argued that there might be different levels in the construcdon of one's selftschema. State contents might be more on the surhce whereas trait contents might he more deep and stable, which is the core part influencing the vulnerability of depression.

Key words: dysphoria, self-schemat SRET, information process