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ERIC Number: EJ1205948
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Mar
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0278-7393
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Dynamics of Brain Activity Reveal a Unitary Recognition Signal
Weidemann, Christoph T.; Kahana, Michael J.
Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, v45 n3 p440-451 Mar 2019
Dual-process models of recognition memory typically assume that independent familiarity and recollection signals with distinct temporal profiles can each lead to recognition (enabling 2 routes to recognition), whereas single-process models posit a unitary "memory strength" signal. Using multivariate classifiers trained on spectral electroencephalogram (EEG) features, we quantified neural evidence for recognition decisions as a function of time. Classifiers trained on a small portion of the decision period performed similarly to those also incorporating information from previous time points indicating that neural activity reflects an integrated evidence signal. We propose a single-route account of recognition memory that is compatible with contributions from familiarity and recollection signals, but relies on a unitary evidence signal that integrates all available evidence.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: RO155687
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