Episodic representations support early semantic learning: evidence from midazolam induced amnesia.
Current controversy exists regarding the role of episodic representations in the formation of long-term semantic memories. Using the drug midazolam to induce temporary amnesia we tested participants' memories for newly learned facts in a semantic cue condition or an episodic and semantic cue condition. Following midazolam administration, memory performance was superior in the episodic and semantic condition, suggesting early semantic learning is supported by episodic representations.
Merritt
Paul
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Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, USA. paul.merritt@mail.tamucc.edu
Hirshman
Elliot
E
Zamani
Shane
S
Hsu
John
J
Berrigan
Michael
M
D000328:Adult; D000647:Amnesia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018757:GABA Modulators / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D011939:Mental Recall / Q000187:drug effects; D008874:Midazolam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012660:Semantics; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013997:Time Factors
D018757:GABA Modulators; D008874:Midazolam