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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Human Memory

Background:

  • The animacy effect demonstrates superior memory for animate over inanimate stimuli.
  • A systematic quantitative review is needed to assess the stability and nuances of this effect.
  • Previous research has observed inconsistencies, including a reverse animacy effect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively evaluate and synthesize the influence of the animacy effect on memory processing.
  • To assess the stability of the animacy effect across different study parameters.
  • To investigate moderators, such as memory task type, influencing the animacy effect.

Main Methods:

  • A three-level meta-analytic approach was employed.
  • Data from 45 primary studies were integrated.
  • The influence of study year, geographical location, and memory task type was analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A consistent animacy effect was demonstrated with a large effect size (ηp² = .19).
  • The effect was robust across variations in study year and geographical location.
  • The animacy effect was significantly moderated by memory task type, being stronger in free recall than recognition or cued recall.

Conclusions:

  • The animacy effect represents a stable memory advantage, potentially shaped by evolutionary pressures.
  • Memory task type is a crucial factor influencing the magnitude of the animacy effect.
  • Further research is needed to explore cognitive mechanisms and practical applications in education and marketing.