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Novel Object Recognition and Object Location Behavioral Testing in Mice on a Budget

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The Novelty Penalty.

Gus Cooney¹, Daniel T Gilbert¹, Timothy D Wilson²

¹1 Department of Psychology, Harvard University.

Psychological Science

|February 1, 2017

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Listeners prefer familiar stories over novel ones because they can use their own knowledge to fill in informational gaps in speech. This contradicts expectations, highlighting a key aspect of effective storytelling and audience engagement.

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affective forecasting communication social interaction

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Communication Studies

Background:

People frequently share personal experiences through storytelling.
Speakers and listeners often anticipate that novel experiences will be more engaging than familiar ones.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the discrepancy between expected and actual listener enjoyment of familiar versus novel stories.
To identify the underlying mechanisms driving listener preferences in narrative sharing.

Main Methods:

Four studies were conducted to compare listener enjoyment of familiar and novel stories.
Controlled for story content and delivery methods to isolate the effect of familiarity.
Examined the role of listener's prior knowledge in processing and enjoying narratives.

Main Results:

Contrary to predictions, listeners significantly enjoyed familiar stories more than novel stories.
Story content and delivery quality did not account for the observed preference.
Familiarity enhanced enjoyment because listeners could leverage their own knowledge to fill informational gaps in familiar narratives.

Conclusions:

Listener enjoyment of stories is significantly influenced by familiarity, not novelty.
The ability to fill informational gaps using existing knowledge is crucial for narrative comprehension and enjoyment.
Expectations regarding story enjoyment often misalign with actual listener experiences, particularly concerning the value of familiar narratives.