| Script knowledge modulates retrieval-induced forgetting for eyewitness events. | |
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PMID: 19058092 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To determine the influence of knowledge schemata on inhibitory processes we analysed how the typicality of the actions of an event modulated retrieval-induced forgetting (RIF). Participants were presented with a realistic videotape of a bank robbery. Based on a normative study, high- and low-typicality actions of the event were determined. After watching the video, participants practised retrieving either half of the high- or half of the low-typicality actions, and their performance was compared against a no-practice control group. Tests given immediately after the event and after a 1-week retention interval demonstrated significant RIF for low-typicality actions exclusively when low-typicality actions were practised, but a comparable forgetting effect did not emerge for highly schematic actions. These findings confirm that highly integrated script knowledge protects high-typicality actions of an event from inhibitory processes, and demonstrate that RIF's effects last far longer than has been previously found. |
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Authors:
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Elvira Garcia-Bajos; Malen Migueles; Michael C Anderson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2008-12-05 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Memory (Hove, England) Volume: 17 ISSN: 1464-0686 ISO Abbreviation: Memory Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-06 Completed Date: 2009-05-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9306862 Medline TA: Memory Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 92-103 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Psychology, University of the Basque Country, San Sebastian, Spain. elvira.garcia@ehu.es |
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Adolescent Adult Case-Control Studies Crime / psychology* Cues* Female Humans Male Mental Recall / physiology* Perception / physiology* Retention (Psychology) / physiology* Time Factors Videotape Recording Young Adult |
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