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Using metamemory measures and memory tests to estimate eyewitness free recall performance
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posted on 2023-05-20, 08:57 authored by Saraiva, RB, Hope, L, Horselenberg, R, Ost, J, James SauerJames Sauer, van Koppen, PJUsing a mock witness methodology, we investigated the predictive value of metamemory measures and objective memory tests as indicators of eyewitness free recall performance. Participants (n = 208) first completed a metamemory assessment that included assessments of self-rated memory capacity, memory development and use of strategies. In a separate session, participants watched a mock-crime video and provided a free recall account, followed by one out of four independent memory tests (i.e., free recall, cued recall, face recognition and general knowledge). Accuracy, amount of details reported, confidence and over/underconfidence in the eyewitness free recall were the main dependent variables. Results indicated three main findings: (1) subjective assessments of memory capacity were not related to eyewitness free recall performance; (2) although individual confidence and over/underconfidence was somewhat stable across different memory tests, accuracy was less stable; and (3) individuals with higher self-rated memory capacity had a slightly stronger confidence-accuracy relation in free recall. These results are discussed with respect to metamemory assessments and performance stability across memory tests of different domains.
History
Publication title
MemoryVolume
28Pagination
94-106ISSN
0965-8211Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
Psychology PressPlace of publication
27 Church Rd, Hove, England, East Sussex, Bn3 2FaRights statement
© 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Memory on 7 November 2019, available online: https://doi.org/10.1080/09658211.2019.1688835Repository Status
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