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  • Neuroscience
  • Memory Research

Background:

  • Previous studies show gaze position enhances memory accessibility during recall.
  • The role of gaze in selecting memories amidst competition remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if gaze behavior aids in selecting target memories when faced with competing memories.
  • To explore how gaze direction influences memory accessibility during competitive retrieval.

Main Methods:

  • An adapted retrieval practice paradigm was employed.
  • Participants engaged in selective retrieval while directing their gaze to encoding locations of target or competing items.
  • Pupil size changes were monitored to assess cognitive load.

Main Results:

  • Encoding-retrieval compatibility of gaze positions increased successful remembering.
  • Gazing at competing items' encoding locations induced forgetting of those competitors.
  • Pupil dilation indicated increased cognitive demands associated with gaze-induced forgetting.

Conclusions:

  • Gaze position can both enhance and suppress memory accessibility during competitive retrieval.
  • This study provides novel insights into the regulatory mechanisms of memory by gaze direction.
  • Gaze-induced forgetting is modulated by the cognitive effort required to overcome memory interference.