Image memorability depends on interference in memory.

ABSTRACT: Some experiences are better remembered than others by most people. This inherent characteristic of an event to be remembered or forgotten is known as memorability. However, it is unclear what drives certain experiences to be more memorable than others, and whether all aspects of an experience are better remembered. Interference across experiences is a major barrier that our memory system must overcome, yet we do not know how interference may impact the memorability of our experiences. Exploring this facet of memory may allow us to parse what drives certain experiences to be memorable or forgettable. To this end, we developed a memory task that varied image memorability and image interference during a memory test and measured target recognition - memory for repeated images, and lure discrim

SUBMITTER: Morales-Calva F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12540706 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature