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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Human Memory Research

Background:

  • Response biasing is a phenomenon where prior information influences subsequent judgments.
  • Memory trace strength is hypothesized to play a role in modulating response biases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of memory trace strength on response biasing.
  • To determine if manipulating memory trace strength can reduce recall errors in a biasing paradigm.

Main Methods:

  • Two experiments were conducted using a response biasing paradigm.
  • Experiment 1 manipulated memory trace strength via repetition (0, 5, 14 reps).
  • Experiment 2 used feedback cues (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to strengthen memory traces.

Main Results:

  • Repetition significantly reduced error shifts at recall, indicating reduced response biasing.
  • Combined visual and feedback cues also decreased response biasing.
  • Both methods successfully manipulated memory trace strength.

Conclusions:

  • Memory trace strength is a key factor influencing response biasing at recall.
  • Techniques like repetition and feedback can be used to mitigate recall errors by strengthening memory traces.