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The effects of divided attention on implicit and explicit memory performance

M Schmitter-Edgecombe1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Washington State University, Pullman 99164, USA.

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS
|March 1, 1996
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Attention during learning significantly impacts explicit memory but not implicit memory. This suggests different attentional requirements for conscious recall versus unconscious influences, with implications for understanding memory processes.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Attention is crucial for memory formation.
  • The distinction between implicit and explicit memory is well-established.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the role of attention in differentiating these memory systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the differential effects of attentional load during encoding on implicit and explicit memory.
  • To explore how attention influences memory performance across various implicit and explicit memory tasks.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred participants completed a word-rating task under either full or divided attention.
  • Subsequent memory retrieval was assessed using three implicit memory tests and two explicit memory tests.

Main Results:

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  • Explicit memory performance was significantly impaired under divided attention compared to full attention.
  • No significant differences in implicit memory performance were observed between the two attention conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Attention during learning plays a critical role in explicit memory but not implicit memory.
  • These findings suggest distinct attentional mechanisms underlie conscious and unconscious memory formation.
  • The results have implications for understanding memory, automatic processes, and neurological injury.