Creating associative memory distortions - a Polish adaptation of the DRM paradigm

• Authors: Joanna Ulatowska , Justyna Olszewska
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

One of the most widely applied techniques used to examine associative memory errors is the Deese-Roediger- McDermott (DRM) paradigm. The aim of the present studies was to demonstrate a Polish version of the DRM paradigm and to test the characteristics of memory illusions evoked by this procedure for both recall and recognition. A normative study was conducted to prepare Polish stimuli material sharing similar characteristics as the lists in the English language version. Subsequently, the lists were applied to examine the effect of prior recall on recognition, as well as the influence of retention interval on recall. The results revealed that the Polish version of the DRM paradigm induced a robust effect of false recall and recognition. Moreover, it was revealed that immediate recall of a single list led to a higher rate of both correct and false recall and that prior recall positively influenced recognition, leading to a higher rate of hits.

Keywords

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the DRM procedure; false recognition; false recall; false memories

• Publisher: Polska Akademia Nauk
• Journal: Polish Psychological Bulletin
• Year: 2013
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 449-456

Contributors

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Joanna Ulatowska

• Institute of Applied Psychology, Academy of Special Education, ul. Szczęśliwicka 40, 02-353 Warszawa

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Justyna Olszewska

• Institute of Applied Psychology, University of Social Sciences, ul. Sienkiewicza 9, 90-113 Łódź