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TY - JOUR
T1 - The recall of information from working memory : insights from behavioural and chronometric perspectives.
AU - Towse, John N.
AU - Cowan, Nelson
AU - Hitch, Graham J.
AU - Horton, Neil
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - We describe and evaluate a recall reconstruction hypothesis for working memory (WM), according to which items can be recovered from multiple memory representations. Across four experiments, participants recalled memoranda that were either integrated with or independent of the sentence content. We found consistently longer pauses accompanying the correct recall of integrated compared with independent words, supporting the argument that sentence memory could scaffold the access of target items. Integrated words were also more likely to be recalled correctly, dependent on the details of the task. Experiment 1 investigated the chronometry of spoken recall for word span and reading span, with participants completing an unfinished sentence in the latter case. Experiments 2 and 3 confirm recall time differences without using word generation requirements, while Experiment 4 used an item and order response choice paradigm with nonspoken responses. Data emphasise the value of recall timing in constraining theories of WM functioning.
AB - We describe and evaluate a recall reconstruction hypothesis for working memory (WM), according to which items can be recovered from multiple memory representations. Across four experiments, participants recalled memoranda that were either integrated with or independent of the sentence content. We found consistently longer pauses accompanying the correct recall of integrated compared with independent words, supporting the argument that sentence memory could scaffold the access of target items. Integrated words were also more likely to be recalled correctly, dependent on the details of the task. Experiment 1 investigated the chronometry of spoken recall for word span and reading span, with participants completing an unfinished sentence in the latter case. Experiments 2 and 3 confirm recall time differences without using word generation requirements, while Experiment 4 used an item and order response choice paradigm with nonspoken responses. Data emphasise the value of recall timing in constraining theories of WM functioning.
KW - working memory
KW - reading span
KW - recall timing
KW - recall method
KW - short-term memory
U2 - 10.1027/1618-3169.55.6.371
DO - 10.1027/1618-3169.55.6.371
M3 - Journal article
VL - 55
SP - 371
EP - 383
JO - Experimental Psychology
JF - Experimental Psychology
SN - 1618-3169
IS - 6
ER -