The Trade-Off Between Multiple Text Integration and Source Memory and Its Effect on Metamemory Judgments

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Abstract

The current study sought to further understand semantic content integration as a mechanism behind source forgetting by replicating and extending research by Authors (2016) using more sensitive memory measures. We manipulated the semantic similarity of a series of texts to compare participants’ memory for sources asserting distinct compared to congruent information, as well as the information associated with each source and their confidence in both of these types of memories. When reading semantically congruent texts, readers showed better content memory but more source confusions relative to semantically distinct texts. Readers were more confident in their memory for congruent claims and evidence compared to distinct. Results strengthen the theorization that congruent texts promote content integration at the expense of source memory.

Authors

• Rebecca M McCabe, The University of Memphis

• Jason Braasch, The University of Memphis

• Frances Daniel, Indiana University - Northwest