Multiple species of distinctiveness in memory? Comparing encoding versus statistical distinctiveness on recognition
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21602504 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Matthew R Gretz (School of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA), Mark J Huff (0000-0002-0155-7877, School of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 984-997 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Memory (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0965-8211 • E-ISSN: 1464-0686 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09658211.2020.1803916 |
| PMID | 32892708 |
| OpenAlex | W3083822468 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 56 |
The distinctiveness effect refers to the memorial benefit of processing unique or item-specific features of a memory set relative to a non-distinctive control. Traditional distinctiveness effects are accounted for based on qualitative differences in how distinctive items are encoded and subsequently retrieved. This study evaluates whether a separate species of distinctiveness - statistical distinctiveness - may provide an additional benefit to memory beyond traditional task-based processes. Statistical distinctiveness refers to the relative frequency with which a specific memory item or set is processed. The current study examined the presence of statistical distinctiveness through a series of levels-of-processing mixed groups in which related lists were studied using two of the following three tasks to promote either shallow ("E" identification), neutral (reading silently), or deep/distinctive (pleasantness ratings) processing followed by a recognition test. Participants studied lists in which these tasks were used frequently (80% of lists), equally (50% of lists), or infrequently (20% of lists). No recognition advantage was found when tasks were completed infrequently versus frequently. Instead, recognition was greatest for the deeper/more distinctive task - a pattern consistent with an encoding but not a statistical distinctiveness account
Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Episodic memory · Optimal distinctiveness theory · Recognition memory · Computer Science · Deception detection and forensic psychology · Memory Processes and Influences · Neuroscience · Psychology · Radiology practices and education · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |