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Judgments of Learning for Words in Vertical Space
Karlos Luna1, Beatriz Martín-Luengo2, Yury Shtyrov3
1Psychology Research Centre, University of Minho Braga, Portugal.
Frontiers in Psychology
|December 20, 2016
Summary
Vertical screen location does not influence judgments of learning (JOLs), which estimate memorability. This suggests subjective importance, not just physical placement, affects memory perception.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Memory Research
Background:
- The link between physical space and internal knowledge representations is well-documented.
- Vertical spatial location of visual information can influence numerical judgments.
- Physical attributes like weight or font size impact judgments of learning (JOLs), which reflect perceived memorability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if word positioning in vertical space affects perceived memorability (JOLs).
- To test the hypothesis that spatial cues influence memory estimations.
Main Methods:
- Two experiments were conducted where words were presented in upper or lower screen locations.
- Participants provided JOLs after word presentation.
- A free recall test was administered to assess actual memory performance.
- Bayesian analyses were used to compare JOLs across different vertical locations.
Main Results:
- Bayesian analyses provided evidence supporting a null effect of vertical location on JOLs.
- No significant difference in perceived memorability was found based on word position (upper vs. lower screen).
Conclusions:
- Vertical screen location alone does not appear to influence judgments of learning.
- The impact of physical dimensions on JOLs is likely mediated by subjective importance, which vertical location does not inherently convey.
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