Accurate and False Recall in the Deese/Roediger and McDermott Procedure: A Methodological Note on Sex of Participant

Research suggests that individuals may differ in their susceptibility to false memory in the Deese/Roediger and McDermott procedure. Prior studies of differences have focused on the effects of age, personality, personal past history of abuse, and neurological status on false memory susceptibility. T...

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Published inPsychological reports Vol. 91; no. 2; pp. 423 - 427
Main Authors Seamon, John G., Guerry, John D., Marsh, Gregory P., Tracy, Michael C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.10.2002
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Summary:Research suggests that individuals may differ in their susceptibility to false memory in the Deese/Roediger and McDermott procedure. Prior studies of differences have focused on the effects of age, personality, personal past history of abuse, and neurological status on false memory susceptibility. This study examined whether sex might also differentially influence false memory. After listening to a series of word lists designed to elicit false recall of nonstudied associates, 50 male and 50 female college students free recalled the lists. Analysis showed no sex difference in accurate recall, false recall, or unrelated intrusions. A robust false memory effect was observed, but sex did not differentiate performance.
ISSN:0033-2941
1558-691X
DOI:10.2466/pr0.2002.91.2.423