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The interaction of memory structures and retrieval dynamics is discussed. A mathematical model for associative free recall is presented to support the view that the organization of simple processing units plays an important role in the retrieval of memory traces. Computer simulations show that “flexibility” and “fidelity” of the dynamics strongly depend on the network structure, the amplification and decay parameters, and the noise term.
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Grőbler, T., Marton, P. & Érdi, P. On the dynamic organization of memory. Biol. Cybern. 65, 73–79 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00197292
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