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Normative data for semantically associated Spanish word lists that create false memories.
Jeffrey S Anastasi1, Alicia De Leon, Matthew G Rhodes
1Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University West, P.O. Box 37100, Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100, USA. jeff.anastasi@asu.edu
Behavior Research Methods
|April 25, 2006
Summary
This study developed and normed Spanish word lists to investigate false memories in native Spanish speakers. The new lists effectively elicit illusory memories, aiding future research in this population.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psycholinguistics
Background:
- False memories, or illusory memories, are a significant area of cognitive psychology research.
- The Roediger and McDermott (1995) word lists are widely used to study false memories in English speakers.
- There is a need for validated Spanish word lists to study false memories in Spanish-speaking populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate and adapt the Roediger and McDermott (1995) word lists into Spanish.
- To create and norm semantically associated Spanish word lists for false memory research.
- To provide researchers with reliable tools for investigating illusory memories in native Spanish speakers.
Main Methods:
- Translation of critical lures from the original Roediger and McDermott lists into Spanish.
- Creation of semantically associated Spanish word lists through testing native Spanish speakers.
- Norming of the developed Spanish word lists with a separate group of native Spanish speakers.
Main Results:
- The developed Spanish word lists successfully elicited false memories.
- Participants recalled 53% of list items and 32% of critical lures.
- Recognition data showed 74% for list items and 69% for critical lures.
Conclusions:
- The study provides validated Spanish word lists for the study of false memories.
- These norms facilitate cross-linguistic research on memory and cognition.
- The Spanish word lists are available for download, supporting broader scientific use.