Poster

Rapid Eye Movements Do Influence Memory Consolidation

Time and Location
Poster Session IV - Board: IV-033
Friday May 25, 2007, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall

Christopher T. Ball
College of William & Mary

Krista D. Carlson
College of William & Mary

Jaclyn A. Hennessey
College of William & Mary

Hanna M. Jones
College of William & Mary

Gregory J. Kirsch
College of William & Mary

Amy M. Pastva
College of William & Mary

Peter A. Thomas
College of William & Mary

Alan L. Wheeling
College of William & Mary

Abstract
The current research examined the influence of rapid eye-movements on the consolidation of a unique experience in long-term memory. Eye-movements were found to facilitate or to impede free recall of the experience depending on the emotional impact of the experience on the participant providing the recall.

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