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 Experiment Videos

Modality effects in short term recognition memory

M L Elliott, R E Geiselman, D J Thomas

    The American Journal of Psychology
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

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

    Sort by
    Same author

    Correction: The rapid-tome, a 3D-printed microtome, and an updated hand-sectioning method for high-quality plant sectioning.

    Plant methods·2024
    Same author

    Analysis of EURADOS neutron intercomparison results according to new ISO standards criteria.

    Radiation protection dosimetry·2023
    Same author

    Cross Pathogenicity of Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis from Bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass, and Rice in Florida and Texas.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    Natural Epiphytotic of the Rust Puccinia psidii on Melaleuca quin-quenervia in Florida.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    First Report of Bipolaris sacchari Causing Leaf Spot on Lygodium japonicum and L. microphyllum in Florida.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same author

    Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. palmarum, a Novel Forma Specialis Causing a Lethal Disease of Syagrus romanzoffiana and Washingtonia robusta in Florida.

    Plant disease·2019
    Same journal

    Attributing social meaning to animated shapes: A new experimental study of apparent behavior.

    The American journal of psychology·2021
    Same journal

    Scientific Study of Magic: Binet's Pioneering Approach Based on Observations and Chronophotography.

    The American journal of psychology·2018
    Same journal

    Child and Ancient Man: How to Define Their Commonalities and Differences.

    The American journal of psychology·2018
    Same journal

    Adolescent Aggression as Predicted from Parent-Child Relationships and Executive Functions.

    The American journal of psychology·2018
    Same journal

    The Effect of Collective Transitions on the Organization and Contents of Autobiographical Memory: A Transition Theory Perspective.

    The American journal of psychology·2018
    Same journal

    The Development and Validity of a Chinese Version of the Compound Remote Associates Test.

    The American journal of psychology·2018
    See all related articles

    Memory recall is impaired when test and presentation modalities mismatch, especially with longer delays. Dual-modality presentation did not fully bypass modality-specific encoding, challenging existing memory models.

    Area of Science:

    • Cognitive Psychology
    • Human Memory
    • Information Processing

    Background:

    • Understanding memory recognition processes is crucial for cognitive science.
    • The influence of sensory modality on memory performance requires further investigation.
    • Existing models of memory encoding and retrieval need empirical validation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of modality matching on memory retention.
    • To examine the role of dual-modality presentation in memory encoding.
    • To test the predictions of dual-access and dual-code theories of memory.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a modified Brown-Peterson paradigm with a four-alternative recognition test.
    • Manipulated presentation and test modalities (auditory, visual, dual-modality).

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Varied the length of the distraction interval to assess retention over time.

    • Main Results:

    • Memory performance declined significantly with increased distraction interval length.
    • Modality mismatch between presentation and testing led to faster performance decline compared to modality matching.
    • Dual-modality presentation did not enhance performance beyond visual presentation in Experiment 1.
    • In Experiment 2, equal attention to both modalities partially circumvented modality-dependent encoding.

    Conclusions:

    • Memory recognition is influenced by the congruence of sensory modalities during encoding and retrieval.
    • Findings support a dual-access model and feature conception of memory codes.
    • Modality-specific encoding is robust, with limited circumvention even with dual-modality input and attentional shifts.