Episodic memory must be grounded in reality in order to be useful in communication

Hartmut Blank

doi:10.1017/S0140525X17001273

Episodic memory must be grounded in reality in order to be useful in communication

Hartmut Blank

International Centre for Research in Forensic Psychology

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The primary function of episodic memory is to provide reliable information about reality that is essential for surviving and navigating in an environment. The communicative function of episodic memory 'sits on top of' this basic function but does not, in itself, explain it in its totality (but may explain particular aspects such as its sensitivity to source credibility).

Original language	English
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	41
Issue number	e5
Early online date	22 Jan 2018
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X17001273
Publication status	Early online - 22 Jan 2018

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