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This paper modifies the Anderson and Bower (1972) theory of recognition memory for words. A propositional representation is outlined for the contextual information underlying word recognition. Logical arguments are offered for preferring this representation over the undifferentiated associative representation used earlier. The propositional representation is used to interpret effects of verbal context upon recognition memory. The implications of these context effects are considered for two-process models of recall and recognition.
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Preparation of this paper was supported by Grant MH-24360 from the National Institute of Mental Health to J. Anderson. We wish to thank Lynne Reder for her comments on this manuscript.
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Anderson, J.R., Bower, G.H. A propositional theory of recognition memory. Memory & Cognition 2, 406–412 (1974). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03196896
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