The Modulation of Working Memory Content on Time-Space Link

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed to explore whether the spatial feature of time representation could be modulated by working memory. A dual-task approach combining delayed match-to-sample task and time judgment task was employed. The results revealed that under memory matching condition, the impact of spatial sides on time perception disappeared. However, under memory mismatching condition, participants showed much quicker response when left sides corresponded to shorter duration, or right side corresponded to longer duration than the reverse condition. The finding showed that the mental link between time and space is flexible, and could be modulated by working memory.

Key words: working memory, mental time line, theory of magnitude, modulation effect

摘要： 探讨时间的空间表征是否受到工作记忆的调节。实验将时间比较任务和工作记忆中的延迟匹配范式相结合。结果发现，记忆匹配条件下，刺激的空间位置不影响时间判断，而记忆不匹配条件下，当左侧刺激呈现的时间短，右侧刺激呈现的时间长时，时间判断的反应时更短。结果表明，时间的空间表征具有灵活性，受到工作记忆的调节。

关键词: 工作记忆, 心理时间线, 数量理论, 调节作用。

CLC Number:

B842.3

Bi Cuihua, Huang Xiting. The Modulation of Working Memory Content on Time-Space Link[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2016, 14(2): 181-185.

毕翠华,黄希庭. 工作记忆在时间和空间心理联结中的调节作用^*[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2016, 14(2): 181-185.

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