Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Social Network Structure Shapes the Formation of True and False Memories at the Collective Level

Abstract Societal structures and memory organization models share network-like features, offering insights into how information spreads and shapes collective memories. In this study, we manipulated the structure of lab-created community networks during a computer-mediated recall task using the Deese–Roediger–McDermott paradigm to test the spreading activation theory of true and false memory formation. We hypothesized that […]

Published on April 16, 2025

Losing Phonotactic Distinctions in Context

Abstract Previous psycholinguistic research has demonstrated that sentence processing varies according to both syntactic and discourse context. However, a systematic investigation of how such contexts influence how the processor manages low-level representations of linguistic structure has yet to be carried out. In this paper, we conduct a series of self-paced reading experiments which show how […]

Published on April 16, 2025

Brisk Walking Lowers Heart Rhythm Disorders Risk

Long brisk walks might lower a person’s risk for heart rhythm problems, a new study says. Folks who stride faster than 4 miles per hour have a 43% lower risk of developing an abnormal heart rhythm, compared with those who amble at a pace of less than 3 miles an hour,… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on April 16, 2025