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This study focuses on the role of reinforcement learning in guiding recognition memory decisions (the decision that a stimulus has been encountered previously). In the current work, we will investigate a form of probabilistic feedback termed the False Positive Feedback (FPF) procedure during which most feedback is correct, but occasionally subjects receive positive feedback for particular types of memory errors (e.g., claiming a newly shown stimulus was recognized). This manipulation has been shown to shift subjects towards either increasingly claiming stimuli are recognized (liberal responding) or increasing claiming stimuli are novel (conservative responding). In the current study, the key question is whether these reinforced decision tendencies transfer across different types of memoranda (words versus visuals). During the study, subjects will view words and visuals and perform various ratings of them (e.g., rating the alphabetic order of the first and last letter). This is followed by tests of recognition memory where these stimuli are repeated and intermixed with new stimuli. Following each recognition judgment and confidence assessment, subjects are provided feedback that differs across two groups and across the two stimulus types (words versus visuals) within each group. Subjects in the liberal group are given feedback for word recognition that is generally correct, although occasionally reinforcing for errors of false recognition (liberal group). The other group receives the same manipulation for errors of false novelty (conservative group). For both groups recognition decisions for visuals are always wholly accurate. The key question is whether the groups develop different recognition decision tendencies (replicating prior work) and whether these recognition tendencies spread from words to visuals, even though visuals always receive correct decision feedback. If so, it would suggest that reinforcement serves to alter the way an abstract recognition signal, that spans words and visuals, is used. Following the final study/test session, subjects are asked a series of questions exploring their beliefs about the purpose of the recognition feedback and hence their insight into their recognition response tendencies.

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