Understanding how we balance remembering and using visual information
The development of the trade-off between sampling and remembering the visual world
['FUNDING_R15'] · UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON · NIH-10882273
This study looks at how people choose between remembering things and using visual hints in their daily lives, helping us understand how we make decisions and use our memory in everyday tasks.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R15'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BOSTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10882273 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals decide between remembering information and using external visual cues in everyday tasks. By examining the trade-offs between these two strategies, the study aims to understand how people optimize their cognitive resources in real-world situations. The research will involve participants engaging in tasks that mimic daily decision-making, allowing researchers to observe how memory and visual sampling interact. The findings could provide insights into cognitive processes that affect learning and memory.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults and children aged 0-21 who are interested in how memory and visual information processing work.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments or those unable to participate in memory tasks may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of memory function, potentially leading to improved strategies for learning and memory retention.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding memory processes, but this specific approach to studying the sampling-remembering trade-off is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
BOSTON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON — BOSTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KALDY, ZSUZSANNA — UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
- Study coordinator: KALDY, ZSUZSANNA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.