Effects of modality: examining the influence of auditory and visual formats on false recognition
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Authors
Van Buskirk, Christa I.
Issue Date
2007-06-12T16:01:55Z
Item Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keyword
modality , auditory , visual , false recognition , presentation methods , audio tape , PowerPoint , recognition task
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Abstract
The present study investigated the effects of modality (method of presentation) on false memory. It was hypothesized that an auditory format (audio tape) would produce a significantly greater incidence of false
memory than a visual format (PowerPoint). A convenience sample of 33 undergraduate students participated in this experiment. The participants either viewed a set of word lists on a PowerPoint presentation or listened to the same word lists on audio tape. Each list was followed by a 2-minute recognition task. An independent samples t-test revealed no significant differences in recognition between the two modalities.