Does value-based prioritization at working memory enhance long-term memory?

ABSTRACT: Research has demonstrated that individuals can direct their attention to valuable information in both working memory and long-term memory tasks with observable effects on performance. However, it is currently unclear whether prioritising an item for a working memory task automatically translates into a boost at long-term memory. This was examined in two experiments using relatively short (250 ms per item; Experiment 1) and longer (500 ms per item; Experiment 2) encoding times. Participants first completed a visual working memory task, in which they were presented with series of photographs of everyday objects. Following a brief delay (1,000 ms), they completed a four-alternative forced-choice test. Prior to encoding, participants were informed of the point values associated with each item.

SUBMITTER: Atkinson AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11588910 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature