Negative Emotional Information Decreases False Memory: Effect of Positive or Negative Information on False Memory Creation

Poster Session IV

Keyword: Memory

Abstract: Effects of emotional information on creation of true or false memory was examined using presuppositions. Neutral images were paired with positive or negative descriptions, followed by presuppositions (true/false questions). Results showed decreased false memory with negative emotional information that was not seen with positive information.

• Sophia Gotthard (Presenting Author)
• Gretchen Gotthard (Author)