title: Episodic representations support early semantic learning: evidence from midazolam induced amnesia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, USA. paul.merritt@mail.tamucc.edu
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Merritt
authors.forename: Elliot
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hirshman
authors.forename: Shane
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Zamani
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Berrigan
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D018757:GABA Modulators; D008874:Midazolam