Some memory researchers have argued that studies involving the recall of novel events are more appropriate than laboratory studies involving the recall of less concrete material (e.g.,nonsense syllables)because only the former approach reflects memory for items with a clear ecological function.

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Memory researchers argue that studies involving the recall of novel events are more appropriate because they reflect memory for items with a clear ecological function, which is more representative of real-life memory use compared to the recall of abstract material like nonsense syllables.

Some Memory Researchers Have Argued That Studies Involving the Recall