Dear all,
We would like to invite you to the following talk by Richárd Reichardt, organized as part
of the ELTE Cognitive Seminar series.
Time and date: 17:00 (CET), Thursday, 18 April 2024.
Speaker: Richárd Reichardt
Title: Is novelty memorable?
Abstract: One of the central questions of memory research pertains to the most important
factors influencing memorability. Most experts consider novelty to be such a factor, even
though empirical results are controversial on the memory effects of novelty. A possible
solution for this conundrum might be based on the application of predictive coding
principles to memory systems. This theory proposes a general information processing
strategy characterizing the nervous system, which is based on predictions generated in
accordance with prior experience that influences actual experience. From this standpoint,
common sense novelty per se should not affect the updating of predictions or in other
words memory encoding. However, if emphasis is placed on the degree of unexpectedness, we
might paint a more consistent picture about one of the most important factors influencing
memorability.
Zoom link:
https://ppk-elte-hu.zoom.us/j/93539482032?pwd=cjBDcmlqOXZ5UHk0YUVRZ21XRWpTQ…
Meeting ID: 935 3948 2032
Passcode: 286094
If you have questions about the event, please contact us via email
(kelemen.alexandra(a)ppk.elte.hu or
reka.schvajda@ppk.elte.hu<mailto:reka.schvajda@ppk.elte.hu>).
We look forward to seeing you at the event,
Alexandra Kelemen
Réka Schvajda
organizers
ELTE Kognitív Pszichológiai Tanszék