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Psychophysiology and Memory - Hardcover

Ellen Louise Spence

 
9780331440348: Psychophysiology and Memory

Synopsis

This book explores how we process and remember emotionally charged stories. The author investigates how our brains create mental images from narratives, drawing on the bio-informational theory of emotion, a framework that suggests our emotional memories contain information about physiological responses and actions. The research delves into how the intensity of our emotional response to a story affects our processing time, our physiological reactions during reading, and ultimately, our ability to recall the narrative. This book, grounded in a long tradition of psychophysiological research, delves into the relationship between emotion, cognition, and memory, offering a fascinating glimpse into the intricate workings of the human mind. By studying how we form memories of emotional experiences, the author reveals the complex interplay between our physiological responses, mental imagery, and the power of narrative to shape our understanding of the world.

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