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