2004/03/01 by Simona Ghetti, Kristen Weede Alexander · 3 citations
Neuroscience · Psychology · #Memory Processes and Influences #Identity, Memory, and Therapy #Child and Animal Learning Development
paper · doi:10.1111/j.1467-8624.2004.00692.x
openalex publication_date 2004/03/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/11
The present research investigated the link between perceived event memorability and false-event rejection. In 2 studies, event salience, plausibility, and recency were manipulated. Study 1 showed that high-salience events elicited higher memorability ratings than low-salience events for 5-, 7-, 9-year-olds and adults. Plausibility and recency affected only 9-year-olds' and adults' judgments. Study 2 demonstrated that younger versus older children and adults were less likely to reject false events, and that older children and adults were more likely to reject false events based on salience than were younger children. High-recency false events were more likely to be rejected than low-recency false events. Consistent with prediction, recency moderated the effect of salience. The development of metamemorial awareness and rejection strategies is discussed.