When Less Attention Improves Memory
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 - 15:14
in Psychology & Sociology
In confused patients with false memories, memory accuracy improves when attentional resources are reduced. Most cognitive processes supporting adaptive behavior need attentional resources for their operation. Confabulation is a devastating memory disorder consisting in the uncontrolled production of “false memories”. Patients often act upon their false memories, with dramatic consequences.