Abstract
Negative emotional stimuli are usually better remembered than neutral emotional stimuli. Previous examination of binding theory found no differences in recall for pure lists of taboo and neutral words. A similar result was found with equivalent recognition memory performance between pure lists of negative, positive, and neutral images. The current research is designed to test the predictions of binding theory using negative and neutral visual stimuli in mixed lists. A rapid serial visual presentation paradigm and recognition memory item-discrimination tasks are used. Binding theory predicts differences in recognition memory performance between arousing and neutral images in mixed lists, but not pure lists. Skin conductance and heart rate data are collected to understand the physiological counterparts of the psychological processes in episodic memory. Results found equivalent recognition memory performance between negative and neutral images in mixed and pure lists. A significant liberal response bias for negative over neutral images was observed across experiments. Skin conductance and heart rate measures did not correlate with recognition memory performance.
LLU Discipline
Clinical Psychology
Department
Psychology
School
School of Science and Technology
First Advisor
Haerich, Paul
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree Level
Ph.D.
Year Degree Awarded
January 2011
Date (Title Page)
9-1-2011
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Memory; Psychophysiology; Emotions
Subject - Local
Negative emotional stimuli; Binding theory; Recognition memory performance; Rapid serial visual presentation paradigm; Recognition memory item-discrimination; Skin conductance
Type
Dissertation
Page Count
157 p.
Digital Format
Application/PDF
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Devore, Gregory E., "Memory for Emotional Images: Mechanisms of Episodic Processing and its Psychophysiological Correlates" (2011). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 27.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/27
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses & Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives