BMC Psychol February 2021 PMID 33549132

When twice is better than once: increased liking of repeated items influences memory in younger and older adults.

Rocco Palumbo, Alberto Di Domenico, Beth Fairfield, Nicola Mammarella

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The discussions reflect a mild curiosity, with posts referencing the article's title or sharing it broadly rather than delving into detailed analysis, such as mentions of how repeated exposure might influence memory and liking across ages. The tone suggests that some users recognize the study's relevance, but the overall engagement remains superficial.

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Abstract in brief

  • Repeating items increases how much people like them, which is called the "mere exposure effect," and this boost in liking can influence memory in both younger and older adults.
  • In two experiments, participants rated nonwords or faces for liking, then later took a surprise memory test; items repeated with spaced intervals were liked more than massed repetitions.
  • Older adults remembered the spaced, liked items better than younger adults, suggesting that increased liking from repetition can enhance memory, especially in older adults, possibly due to mechanisms related to positivity effects in memory.

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