Associative memory mechanisms across the life span

Associative memory refers to our ability to memorize and retrieve connections between different pieces of information, such as the connection between a name and a face. As people grow older, their associative memory declines more strongly than other forms of memory. The present project studies the perceptual, cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying this age-related change in memory processes. As a part of this larger research program, in a currently running DFG-funded project, we study the role of the complexity of individual information units in the difficulty of older adults with memorizing and retrieving associations.

Duration: 2022-2024
Funding: German Research Foundation (DFG)
Contact:  Luisa Knopf, Ricarda Endemann, & Siri-Maria Kamp