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Larry l. Jacoby (1944-2024).

Andrew P Yonelinas1

  • 1University of California.

The American Psychologist
|April 7, 2025
PubMed
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Pioneering cognitive psychologist Larry L. Jacoby revolutionized memory research with his process dissociation procedure, distinguishing conscious and unconscious memory influences.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Memory Research

Background:

  • Larry L. Jacoby (1944-2024) was a distinguished cognitive psychologist.
  • He made significant contributions to understanding memory, cognitive aging, and unconscious processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • This abstract memorializes the life and scientific contributions of Larry L. Jacoby.
  • It highlights his key research areas and methodological innovations in memory research.

Main Methods:

  • Introduced the "logic of opposition" in the late 1980s to study automatic processes.
  • Developed the influential "process dissociation procedure" in 1991 to quantify conscious and unconscious memory contributions.

Main Results:

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  • Jacoby's work illuminated unconscious influences on memory and the effects of cognitive aging.
  • The process dissociation procedure became a widely adopted method in memory research.

    • Conclusions:

    • Larry L. Jacoby's innovative research profoundly impacted cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and related fields.
    • His legacy continues through his mentees and colleagues.