Browsing Psychology by Subject "memory confidence"
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The effect of anxiety on memory accuracy, response time, and confidence
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-29)Anxiety is an emotional state that has been associated with negative outcomes on cognitive tasks, as well as low confidence in responses, specifically in the domain of long-term memory. The following series of experiments ... -
The persistence of compulsive checking: The role of distrust in attention and perception
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-30)A growing literature suggests that individuals repeatedly check in part because they lack confidence in their memories for previously-completed actions. It has also been hypothesized that the cognitive distrust demonstrated ...