Subjective memory strength is higher for images from experiential than observational learning trials¶

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q3 i? Memory scores integrating old-or-new responses with confidence ratings were higher in the experiential learning condition. → Maria A. Woitow 2026

Evidence¶

Maria A. Woitow 2026¶

Maria A. Woitow, Anthony I. Jang, Ben Eppinger, Matthew R. Nassar, Marcel Brass & Julia M. Rodriguez Buritica. (2026). Shared effects of one's own and others' experiences during reinforcement learning on episodic memory. npj Science of Learning 11:16. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-026-00409-7

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Mixed-effects regression on the memory score (scale 1 to 8) in the surprise recognition test of 79 participants; "memory scores were higher in the EL condition" (ß = 0.12, t = 5.35, p < 0.001), with no learning condition x choice interaction (ß = −0.008, p = 0.73).

"memory scores were higher in the EL condition ( learning condition: ß =0 . 1 2 ,t = 5.35, p < 0.001) and for play trials ( choice: ß =0 . 0 7 ,t = 3.10, p = 0.002) with no evidence for an interaction"

Discussion¶

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