Rubo, Marius; Messerli, Nadine; Munsch, Simone (2021). The human source memory system struggles to distinguish virtual reality and reality. Computers in Human Behavior Reports, 2021 (4), p. 100111. 10.1016/j.chbr.2021.100111
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Virtual Reality (VR) is used in a variety of fields with the goal to increase ecological validity compared to traditional monitor-based setups. Here we report additional evidence for the adequacy of this research strategy. In a memory confusion paradigm spanning over stimuli presentation in reality, VR and on a computer monitor, participants were more prone to confusing reality with VR than with a traditional monitor-based setup, indicating a relative proximity of experiences in VR and reality. We speculate that the human source memory's difficulty in distinguishing VR from reality may provide a basis for the good generalizability of treatment effects in VR to daily life. At the same time, the effect may demonstrate a potential danger of a mindless use of VR technology.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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PHBern Contributor: |
Rubo, Marius |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Jessica Brunner |
Date Deposited: |
16 Feb 2023 16:34 |
Last Modified: |
17 Apr 2023 09:16 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.1016/j.chbr.2021.100111 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Virtual Reality, Memory |
PHBern DOI: |
10.57694/6730 |
URI: |
https://phrepo.phbern.ch/id/eprint/6730 |
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