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Emotion, iconicity, and the function of episodic memory| title | Emotion, iconicity, and the function of episodic memory |
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| start_date | 2023/07/11 |
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| schedule | 16h15-17h45 |
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| online | no |
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| location_info | on Zoom |
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| summary | Episodic memory shapes our decisions and expectations, often shadowing propositional information. In this talk, I shed light on the underlying mechanisms behind the supremacy of episodic memories over propositional memories in foreseeing scenarios. I argue that this supremacy is explained by a preference for the iconic format. I support this argument with compelling evidence from a range of phenomena highlighting the prioritization of iconic information in emotional processing. Analyzing how representational formats affect emotional processing can elucidate the complex integration and prioritization of memories in decision-making. In turn, the distinctive role of iconicity in sparking emotions explains the resistance of emotionally-charged episodic memories to semanticization, and highlights the fundamental role of episodic memory in our emotional lives. |
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| responsibles | Righetti, Werning, Kourken, Andonovski |
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| submitted | published | | 2023/07/06 12:48 UTC |
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