Aversive learning strengthens episodic memory in both adolescents and adults

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Similar effects of aversive learning on recognition memory and SCR across age. Across age, corrected recognition memory is better for items from the CS+ versus CS− category (A), driven by better recognition memory for the reinforced items (CS + US) (B). There was a trend toward higher skin conductance in response to CS+ items relative to CS− items (C). Participants separated by age group (Teen: 13–17, Adult: 18–25) for visualization purposes only. The corresponding statistical analyses treat age as a continuous variable. Different colored dots represent individual participants. Error bars are SEM (**) P < 0.01, (∼) P < 0.1.

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  1. Learn. Mem. 26: 272-279