Age Differences in Familiarity and Recollection : ERP Evidence for the Development of Recognition Memory in Childhood

Daniela Czernochowski

ISBN 10: 1581122918 / ISBN 13: 9781581122916

Published by Dissertation.Com. - Do Not Use Nov 2005, 2005

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Neuware - Is there a qualitative difference between memory functions in adults and children Given the relevance of memory processes for virtually every aspect of everyday life and the complex interactions between memory development and general cognitive abilities, surprisingly little is known about memory abilities in childhood.In four experiments with children aged 6-12 years and young adults, the developmental trajectories of two separate mechanisms underlying recognition memory - familiarity and recollection - were examined using event-related potentials (ERPs). Developmental changes were evident in both mechanisms of recognition memory. The data also revealed some surprising similarities across the life-span and emphasize the importance of strategic modulation of memory retrieval. Furthermore, the present investigation of memory development highlights age-related changes in cognitive processes and the maturation of the brain structures underlying these developmental changes.

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• Title: Age Differences in Familiarity and Recollection : ERP Evidence for the Development of Recognition Memory in Childhood
• Publisher: Dissertation.Com. - Do Not Use Nov 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581122918
• ISBN 13: 9781581122916
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 11D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 381 grams

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Is there a qualitative difference between memory functions in adults and children? Given the relevance of memory processes for virtually every aspect of everyday life and the complex interactions between memory development and general cognitive abilities, surprisingly little is known about memory abilities in childhood. In four experiments with children aged 6-12 years and young adults, the developmental trajectories of two separate mechanisms underlying recognition memory - familiarity and recollection - were examined using event-related potentials (ERPs). Developmental changes were evident in both mechanisms of recognition memory. The data also revealed some surprising similarities across the life-span and emphasize the importance of strategic modulation of memory retrieval. Furthermore, the present investigation of memory development highlights age-related changes in cognitive processes and the maturation of the brain structures underlying these developmental changes.