The Semantic Encoding Memory Task (SEMT) assesses verbal episodic memory and distinguishes between the use of semantic and non-semantic strategies.
Publication: Guimond, S., Hawco, C., & Lepage, M. (2017). Prefrontal activity and impaired memory encoding strategies in schizophrenia. Journal of psychiatric research, 91, 64-73. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.02.024
Experiment DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/D8WK4
Functions assessed: Cognitive
Languages: English, French
Validation:
- Populations: Adult, Healthy, Disease
Accessibility: Hearing impairment
Modalities: fMRI
Devices: Computer, Laptop
Species: Homo sapiens
Software: PsychoPy version 2020.2.8
Requirements: 2-button response device
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See docs/Instruction_SEMT.docx.
See docs/SEMT_csv_output_explanations.pdf.
See docs/SEMT_csv_output_explanations.pdf.
License
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Source Code: The source code of this project is distributed under the Academic Public License. This license allows for academic use and modification of the code but is not intended for commercial use.
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Please read the LICENSE_code and LICENSE_doc files for the specific terms of these licenses.
Attribution
If you use this task in your work, please cite it as indicated on the Open Science Framework, e.g., (in APA format):
Guimond, S., Lavigne, K. M., & Lepage, M. (2024, August 1). Semantic Encoding Memory Task. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/D8WK4