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| Mnemosyne, the personification of memory |
To start with, take a look at this very short overview of the basics of memory . Then take a look at a longer, more detailed review. (by the way "rote" rehearsal = maintenance rehearsal).
Some of you seem to be really interested in the idea of suggestibility, the reliability of eye-witness testimony and false memories, the following will give you a deeper look:
the video we watched in class
false memories with Photo Shop
problems with eye-witness testimony
false memories with the queen of false memories, Elizabeth Loftus
If you've got some extra time on your hands, you may want to read "How our Brain Makes Memories", a great article from the Smithsonian about traumatic memories and PTSD
the short overview video helped me understand the lesson a bit more and im glad i actually took the time to watch it because if not i wouldnt have been able to understand the concept of cognitvie psychology .
ReplyDeleteThe first link, "Understanding Memory", was the most helpful.. probably because it was the shortest, but whatever, lol. Anyways.. the pictures during the video really helped me understand memory better, even though the man narrating it had a creepy voice o_O. The second video was informative too.. just a little boring and it didn't have any fun pictures :/
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how the people made others create false memories of them riding on an air balloon. They should remember if they did or not because riding on air balloons are memorable. That is something that should probably stick with someone for the rest of their life. I feel that the learning pyramid will help me engage myself in studying better and more efficiently . The clips gave me a better understanding of memory.
ReplyDeleteI use to love the game simon :)
ReplyDeleteI learned that when we repeat things the neural connections are strenghten ( memory)
Plus it's easier to try to learn or study in a quiet environment so your mind can be focused on that one thing. I feel that the "understanding memory" videos were very helpful..
The videos were helpful but I had grabbed the concepts the videos explained while we were in class. I have learned that I have a horrible memory so I need to pay close attention to this section... my mom has even told me I have a bad memory D: *runs out of the room hysterically crying*
ReplyDeleteEven though I already understood the video that we watched in class , the videos helped me more,,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I didn't know we had to excersise our brains.
So yea :D
The videos always are helpful.
ReplyDeleteRANDOM THOUGHTS:
I don't REMEMBER playing the game simon.
I never though of the brian using the use it or lose it method.
So that's why people say you should study in a quiet room.
The second one was a bit long but helpful too.
The short video was helpful. He broke it down very well. And when I was younger I was a beast in Simon says now I only can go to like 10 :(
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the article "How Our Brains Make Memories". It discussed how flashbulb memories are more likely to be inaccurate versus other types of memories. This is because when flashbulb memories are repeated in our minds, we have the tendency to switch up details each time. I've experienced this first hand because I STILL swear 9/11 happened when I was in first grade!
ReplyDeleteThis article was also interesting. It detailed a more in depth definition and explanation of flashbulb memories. Interesting
ReplyDeleteThis was informative and gave me the definition and explanation of what flashbulb memory is. I helped me understand more! Loved it!
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