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Article: Studies from University of Massachusetts further understanding of cognition.
- Article from:
- Health & Medicine Week
- Article date:
- September 28, 2009
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According to recent research from the United States, "Between-list manipulations of memory strength through repetition commonly generate a mirror effect, with more hits and fewer false alarms for strengthened items. However, this pattern is rarely seen with within-list manipulations of strength."
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