The Effects of Vocal Emotion on Incidental Acoustic Encoding and Short-Term Memory Recall

Scientific Study , 2018 , 5 Pages

Psychology - Miscellaneous

This research study revolves around the probable effect of emotions on the memory of teenagers (aged 17 to 19). The site of sample collection and consequent testing was Lahore Grammar School Johar Town located in Lahore, Pakistan with a student body of approximately 540 children. Our hypothesis claimed that “valence of vocal emotion will have an effect on the short term recollection of acoustically encoded prose". Recordings of a child recounting his morning in four different emotions were used and a comprehensive memory test was subsequently administered to test the amount of recollection (memory). The results produced supported earlier contention and highlighted the difference when comparing neutral and negative emotion groups.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ABSTRACT
• SAMPLE
• MATERIALS
• PROCEDURE
• RESULTS
• DISCUSSION
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the influence of vocal emotion on the short-term memory recall of teenagers from South Asian backgrounds. The primary objective is to determine whether the valence of vocal emotion affects the recollection of acoustically encoded prose.

• The impact of vocal emotion on memory recall.
• The role of attentional mechanisms in memory processing.
• The influence of emotional valence on memory vividness.
• The relationship between vocal emotion and short-term memory.
• Practical implications of the findings for education and storytelling.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• ABSTRACT: The study investigates the effect of vocal emotion on the short-term memory recall of teenagers. The hypothesis proposes that the valence of vocal emotion will influence the recollection of acoustically encoded prose.
• SAMPLE: The study involved 40 A Level students aged 17 to 19, with a mean age of 18.2. Participants were assigned to different experimental conditions, each with 10 participants.
• MATERIALS: The materials used in the experiment included consent forms, contact sheets, memory task sheets, marking schemes, and audio recordings of a child recounting his morning in four different emotions.
• PROCEDURE: Experimenters approached students on campus and asked them to participate in a psychology experiment. Participants who met the criteria were provided with consent forms and contact sheets. They listened to audio recordings three times and completed a memory task questionnaire.
• RESULTS: The results showed that there was a significant effect of vocal emotion on short-term memory recall. The Contempt group achieved the highest scores, while the Remorse group had the lowest.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the impact of vocal emotion on incidental acoustic encoding and short-term memory recall, particularly among teenagers. The study explores themes such as attentional mechanisms, emotional valence, memory vividness, and the influence of negative emotions on recall. It also examines practical implications for education and narrative art.

• Author: Muhammad Hamza Shah (Author)
• Publication Year: 2018
• Pages: 5
• Catalog Number: V450911
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668874213
• Language: English
• Tags: incidental, short-term, memory recall, acoustic encoding, vocal emotion