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Metamemory and memory construction

J T O'Sullivan1, M L Howe

  • 1Faculty of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada.

Consciousness and Cognition
|March 1, 1995
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Metamemory, or beliefs about memory, influences how we form memories and judge their accuracy. Understanding these beliefs is key to understanding memory construction, suggestibility, and memory recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Metamemory, encompassing beliefs about memory accuracy and naivety, is crucial for understanding memory processes.
  • Existing research highlights the role of memory beliefs in various cognitive functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the contemporary conceptualization of metamemory as beliefs about memory.
  • To explore the implications of metamemory for memory construction, suggestibility, and memory recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of metamemory research.
  • Theoretical discussion of belief influences on memory.

Main Results:

  • Beliefs about memory significantly impact the likelihood of incorporating suggestions into memory.

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  • Metamemory influences judgments regarding the truthfulness of recalled information.

    • Conclusions:

    • Beliefs about memory play a critical role in memory construction and suggestibility.
    • Further research should investigate the specific mechanisms through which metamemory affects memory recovery and accuracy.