Flashbulb Memory: Interactions of Arousal, Information Type, and Accuracy Regarding Confidence in Memory for Donald Trump’s Election

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Developmental

Authors

Jaina SiemienkowiczPresenting Author
Butler University
Sofie Camarillo
Butler University
Hannah Walley
Butler University
Tessa Weidner
Butler University
Jessica Dupree
Baylor Scott and White Health
John Bohannon
Butler University

Abstract

536 participants reported confidence for probed questions regarding the discovery of and facts about Trump’s 2016 election. Results indicate interactions of arousal and information type on confidence and accuracy of memory, showing more confidence with higher arousal. Accurate, complex memories were more confidently rated than inaccurate memories.

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Flashbulb Memory: Interactions of Arousal, Information Type, and Accuracy Regarding Confidence in Memory for Donald Trump’s Election

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