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Individual differences in long-term memory.

Unsworth, Nash·2019·Psychological Bulletin

Abstract

The literature on individual differences in long-term memory (LTM) is organized and reviewed. This includes an extensive review of the factor structure of LTM abilities as well as specific individual differences in criterial tasks such as free recall, paired associates recall, and recognition. It is demonstrated that individual differences in LTM abilities are represented by various lower order factors based on criterial tasks as well as by a more general higher-order LTM factor. These individual differences are linked with multiple different constructs including working memory, intelligence, and attention control. Individual differences in forgetting, interference control, false memory, testing effects, general retrieval abilities, and the influence of strategies are also examined. Overall, it is clear that there are substantial and robust individual differences in LTM abilities and that these abilities demonstrate important relations with other cognitive abilities. Future directions and an integration of individual differences in a general framework of memory are discussed, and it is suggested that combined experimental and correlational approaches are needed to better understand individual differences in LTM and that individual differences in LTM should be used to better test and revise theories of LTM processes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).

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    “Certainly there are individual differences in long-term memory (Unsworth 2019, Zerr et al. 2018), but whether such differences extend to the testing effect remains to be seen.”

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Authors
Unsworth, N.
Venue
Psychological Bulletin
Published
2019-01
Volume
145
Issue
1
Pages
79-139
ISSN
  • 0033-2909 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1455
OpenAlex
W2907696894
Cited by
99
References
402
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 14 · 2024: 31 · 2023: 10 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 6
FWCI
3.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Psychological Bulletin (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory Processes and Influences
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Functions and Memory
Keywords
individual differences, long-term memory, factor structure, free recall, paired associates, recognition memory, working memory, intelligence, attentional control, forgetting, interference control, false memory, testing effect, retrieval, memory strategies
MeSH terms
Attention, Female, Humans, Individuality, Intelligence, Male, Memory, Short-Term, Mental Recall, Recognition, Psychology, Memory, Long-Term

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