A fundamental question about human memory is why some experiences are remembered
whereas others are forgotten. Brain activation during word encoding was measured using …

Previous neuroimaging studies have shown that activation in left inferior prefrontal cortices (LIPC)
is reduced during repeated (primed) relative to initial (unprimed) stimulus processing. …

Humans encounter and form memories for multiple types of experiences that differ in content,
novelty, and memorability. Critical for understanding memory is determining (1) how the …

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) plays a fundamental role in internally guided behavior. Although
it is generally accepted that PFC subserves working memory and executive control …

The modal view in the cognitive and neural sciences holds that consciousness is necessary
for abstract, symbolic, and rule-following computations. Hence, semantic processing of …

An individual may fail to recall an item from memory but still feel that it would be recognized
on a later test, a retrieval state termed the “feeling-of-knowing” (FOK). In this study we used …

The ability to comprehend and represent the temporal properties of an occurrence is a crucial
aspect of human language and cognition. Despite advances in neurolinguistic research …

Background Economic games observe social decision making in the laboratory that involves
real money payoffs. Previously we have shown that allocation of funds in the Dictator Game …

Human memory consists of multiple forms, including priming and explicit memory. Although
considerable evidence indicates that priming and explicit memory are functionally and …

The tip of the tongue (TOT) state refers to a temporary inaccessibility of information that one
is sure exists in long-term memory and is on the verge of recovering. Using event-related …