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[Self-reference effect in an independence/remember-know procedure].

Tetsuya Fujita1, Takashi Horiuchi

  • 1Department of Literature, Hosei University, Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8160.

Shinrigaku Kenkyu : the Japanese Journal of Psychology
|April 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The self-reference effect enhances intentional memory recall, not automatic memory. This suggests that relating information to oneself primarily boosts deliberate recollection.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Memory Studies

Background:

  • The self-reference effect describes enhanced memory for information related to oneself.
  • Distinguishing between different types of memory (e.g., intentional vs. automatic) is crucial for understanding memory phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of encoding strategies on memory recall.
  • To determine whether the self-reference effect influences intentional or automatic memory processes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Independence/Remember-Know (IRK) procedure.
  • Participants encoded trait words via self-reference, semantic, or physical processing.
  • Recall was cued by word stems, followed by Remember, Know, or New judgments.

Main Results:

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  • The self-reference effect was observed specifically for "remembered" items, indicating enhanced intentional memory.
  • No significant self-reference effect was found for "known" items, suggesting automatic memory was unaffected.
  • The IRK procedure provided estimates differentiating intentional and automatic memory contributions.

Conclusions:

  • The self-reference effect is primarily driven by intentional memory processes.
  • Relating information to the self enhances deliberate recall rather than automatic recognition.
  • Future research should explore the neural mechanisms underlying self-reference and intentional memory.