This experiment investigates the memory processes underlying predictions given for future memory performance, to what extent these can predict the actual memory performance, and whether or not emotional words impose a superiority in the memory performance over neutral ones.
Who can participate?
– Has not participated in the same study before, is between ages 18-30, is native Turkish speakers, has normal or corrected vision, and students who are not currently taking a course from Asst. Prof. Miri Besken
Duration: 45 minutes
Place: H Building Psychology Laboratories (HB-11)
Project coordinator: Duygu Uraş
GE 250/251: 10 points
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This study examines how the relationship between speech and gesture affects memory performance. Throughout the experiment, some videos will be presented. Participants will be asked to make some judgments about the videos and then, they will be expected to remember the videos.
Who can participate?
– Has not participated in the Gesture & Memory-1 & Gesture and Memory-2 before, is between ages 18-30, is native Turkish speakers, has normal or corrected vision, and students who are not currently taking a course from Asst. Prof. Miri Besken & Asst. Prof. Demet Özer
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Place: G Building Psychology Laboratories
Project coordinator: Nilsu Sağlam
GE 250/251: 10 points
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This study aims to investigate how explaining information we are exposed to in our own words affects memory performance. It will also explore the role played by the fluency of the information presented during this process. Throughout the experiment, participants will be shown a series of stories. They will be expected to retell specific sections of these stories in their own words and later recall the stories they watched.
Who can participate?
– Has not participated in the same study or in the “Eyewitness and Memory” before, is between ages 18-30, is native Turkish speakers, has normal or corrected vision, and students who are not currently taking a course from Asst. Prof. Miri Besken
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Place: H Building Psychology Laboratories (HB-11)
Project coordinator: İpek Şahin
GE 250/251: 10 points
If you want to participate, please contact: