The Influence of Prediction Error Strength on Recognition Memory

Authors

Augustine L. Alvarado, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Kevin D. Mohawk, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Description

An important feature of learning and memory is being able to make predictions about our environments based on past experiences. However, our predictions are not always accurate. We may experience a prediction error (a mismatch between what was predicted and what actually occurred). Research has found that PE enhances learning and memory. The Predictive Interactive Multiple Memory Signals (PIMMS) suggests that PE facilitates learning and memory because it triggers a need to update our representation to reduce errors in the future. This study aims to replicate Greve et al., (2017), who found that PE enhances declarative memory of learned associations. A successful replication would result in better memory for items associated with PE compared to items consistent with expectations.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

12-9-2022

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Controlled Subject

Explicit memory; Memory--Testing

Disciplines

Cognition and Perception | Psychology

File Format

pdf

File Size

1000 KB

Comments

Faculty Mentor: Colleen M. Parks

Recommended Citation

Alvarado, Augustine L. and Mohawk, Kevin D., "The Influence of Prediction Error Strength on Recognition Memory" (2022). Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters. 148.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_posters/148

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