Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Encoding01:19

Encoding

926
Information enters the brain through encoding, which is the input of information into the memory system. Once sensory information is received from the environment, the brain labels or codes it. The information is then organized with similar information and connected to existing concepts. Encoding occurs through automatic processing and effortful processing.
Automatic processing involves the encoding of details like time, space, frequency, and the meaning of words, usually done without conscious...
926
Understanding Memory01:19

Understanding Memory

1.7K
Memory is the retention of information or experiences over time, facilitated through three main processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval. Encoding is the process of inputting information into the memory system. For instance, when listening to a lecture, watching a play, reading a book, or having a conversation, the brain is actively encoding information. This initial stage involves transforming sensory input into a form that can be processed and stored by the brain. Various factors, such as...
1.7K
Chunking and Rehearsal in Sensory Memory01:22

Chunking and Rehearsal in Sensory Memory

640
Improving short-term memory can be achieved through techniques like chunking and rehearsal. Chunking involves organizing information into larger, more manageable units. This technique is particularly useful for information that exceeds the typical memory span of between five and nine items. For instance, logging into an online account with a password like "ta89vq0179gz" involves grouping letters and numbers into three chunks—ta89, vq01, and 79gz. It makes large amounts of...
640
Implicit Memories01:24

Implicit Memories

512
Implicit memories, also known as non-declarative memories, are long-term memories that function outside of conscious awareness. These memories influence behavior and skills without explicit knowledge. This type of memory is evident in tasks like playing tennis, snowboarding, and texting. Implicit memory has three subsystems: procedural memory, conditioning, and priming. This type of memory is essential in various activities, from everyday tasks to specialized skills.
One key aspect of implicit...
512
Interference and Decay01:16

Interference and Decay

523
Forgetting is a complex cognitive phenomenon influenced by several factors, among which interference and decay are particularly prominent. These processes explain why individuals often struggle to retrieve specific information from memory, leading to lapses in recall that can be observed in everyday situations.
Interference occurs when competing memories hinder the retrieval of particular information. It can be classified into two types: proactive and retroactive interference. Proactive...
523
Eyewitness Memory01:22

Eyewitness Memory

538
Eyewitness memory refers to the recollection of events by someone who has directly witnessed them, often serving as critical evidence in legal settings. This type of memory is commonly used in criminal cases where a witness describes details like a suspect's appearance, clothing, or behavior during a crime. However, despite its perceived reliability, eyewitness memory is prone to significant errors.
One such error is memory distortion, which occurs because human memory does not function...
538

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Dissociative experiences and self-reported interoceptive traits in maladaptive daydreamers: a network analysis.

European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience·2026
Same author

The role of reactivations during consolidation in the structure and accessibility of episodic autobiographical memories.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Attention and physiological responses to task-irrelevant sounds in misophonia.

Journal of clinical and experimental neuropsychology·2026
Same author

Correction: Virtual reality programs targeting executive functions and social cognition evaluation and/or rehabilitation in children with ADHD or ASD-A narrative review.

Frontiers in psychology·2025
Same author

Virtual reality programs targeting executive functions and social cognition evaluation and/or rehabilitation in children with ADHD or ASD-A narrative review.

Frontiers in psychology·2025
Same author

A systematic review investigating the link between social cognition and self-awareness in adults.

Consciousness and cognition·2025
Same journal

Information compression trumps accuracy when viewing groups of faces.

Consciousness and cognition·2026
Same journal

Memory for scene details in eye-movement behavior, with and without awareness.

Consciousness and cognition·2026
Same journal

When one part feels, the whole belongs: associations between local touch referral and illusory full-limb ownership in individuals with leg amputation.

Consciousness and cognition·2026
Same journal

Inhibitory control and mind wandering; more difficult inhibition decreases mind wandering, within limits.

Consciousness and cognition·2026
Same journal

Autism and Aphantasia.

Consciousness and cognition·2026
Same journal

Absolute pitch and sound-color synesthesia provide for unique learning opportunities.

Consciousness and cognition·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Memory-Enhancing Effect of Emotion
15:57

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Memory-Enhancing Effect of Emotion

Published on: May 4, 2011

17.3K

"Being there" and remembering it: Presence improves memory encoding.

Dominique Makowski1, Marco Sperduti1, Serge Nicolas1

  • 1Memory and Cognition Lab, Institute of Psychology, University of Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France; Center for Psychiatry & Neuroscience, INSERM U894, Paris, France.

Consciousness and Cognition
|July 6, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

The sense of presence, or feeling "there," enhances factual memory recall by absorbing attention. This finding links emotional experiences during media consumption to memory encoding and may inform understanding of memory issues in psychiatric conditions.

Keywords:
AbsorptionConsciousnessEmotionMemory encodingPresenceSense of reality

More Related Videos

A Within-Subject Experimental Design using an Object Location Task in Rats
09:28

A Within-Subject Experimental Design using an Object Location Task in Rats

Published on: May 6, 2021

5.3K
Olfactory Context Dependent Memory: Direct Presentation of Odorants
04:47

Olfactory Context Dependent Memory: Direct Presentation of Odorants

Published on: September 18, 2018

7.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Memory-Enhancing Effect of Emotion
15:57

Brain Imaging Investigation of the Memory-Enhancing Effect of Emotion

Published on: May 4, 2011

17.3K
A Within-Subject Experimental Design using an Object Location Task in Rats
09:28

A Within-Subject Experimental Design using an Object Location Task in Rats

Published on: May 6, 2021

5.3K
Olfactory Context Dependent Memory: Direct Presentation of Odorants
04:47

Olfactory Context Dependent Memory: Direct Presentation of Odorants

Published on: September 18, 2018

7.1K

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Media Psychology

Background:

  • Episodic memory and the sense of presence are crucial for human experience.
  • Few studies have explored the relationship between these two phenomena.
  • Understanding this link can offer insights into memory encoding and potential impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between episodic memory (factual and temporal) and the sense of presence.
  • To examine the role of emotion experience in this relationship.
  • To explore the mediating effect of presence on the emotion-memory link.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 244 participants after watching a movie.
  • Participants answered questions on factual memory, temporal order memory, emotion experience, and sense of presence.
  • Statistical analyses were used to determine relationships and mediation effects.

Main Results:

  • Higher emotion experience and sense of presence correlated with better factual memory.
  • No significant relationship was found between presence and temporal order memory.
  • Sense of presence mediated the relationship between emotion experience and factual memory.

Conclusions:

  • The sense of presence acts as a mechanism for attentional focus, enhancing memory encoding.
  • Findings suggest presence plays a key role in how emotional stimuli are remembered factually.
  • This research may illuminate cognitive processes in psychiatric conditions with altered reality perception.