Perceptual Boost of Visual Memorability on Visual Memory Formation

• DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4639213
• Publication Date: 2023-11-28T19:28:09Z
• Authors: Chaoxiong Ye; Lijing Guo; Nathan Wang; Qiang Liu; Weizhen Xie

Human observers often exhibit remarkable consistency in remembering specific visual details, such as certain face images. This phenomenon is commonly attributed to memorability, a collection of stimulus attributes that enhance the long-term retention information. However, exact contributions memorability memory formation remain elusive these effects could emerge anywhere from early perceptual encoding post-perceptual consolidation processes. To clarify this, we tested three key predictions hypothesis facilitates supports short-term (VSTM) and (VLTM). First, examined whether benefits VSTM manifest early, even within constraints brief presentation (100–200 ms; Experiment 1). We achieved this by manipulating duration change detection task using images with high- or low-memorability levels while maintaining consistent familiarity among participants. Second, assessed boost increases likelihood retention, post-stimulus masking designed interrupt processes (Experiment 2). Last, investigated durability intervals seconds 24 hours 3). Across experiments, our data suggest has an impact on formation, persisting across variable predicting subsequent VLTM overnight. Combined, findings highlight enhances 100–200 ms following onset, resulting robust traces resistant interruption forgetting.