Investigating the dynamic relationship between anxiety and spatial memory using autonomous ecological momentary assessment
Claire Z. Han, Kun C. Zhao, Leo Wang, Hongkun Zhu, Li Y, Luca D. Kolibius, Angela G. Velazquez, You Lim Song, Amy Cami, Jerina C. Carmona, Marla J. Hamberger, Randy Patrick Auerbach, Catherine A. Schevon, Joshua Jacobs, Brett E. Youngerman
This study develops and validates an EMA protocol to assess anxiety and spatial memory dynamics in epilepsy patients, finding no direct link between anxiety and memory accuracy but identifying task familiarity and temporal trends.
bioRxiv · May 16, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience