Memory

This unit includes the following chapters.

“Why It Matters : Memory” is an introduction on how we process, store, and retrieve information.

“Introduction to How Memory Functions” is an introduction to the process of memory.

“Encoding” explains the two major processes of encoding and the three different ways that we encode sensory information.

“Storage” describes the three stages of memory storage and distinguishes between implicit and explicit memory and semantic and episodic memory.

“Retrieval” explains retrieval cues and the three types of retrieval (recall, recognition, and relearning).

“Parts of the Brain Involved in Memory” explains the brain functions involved in memory and explains the roles of the hippocampus, amygdala, and cerebellum in memory.

“Introduction to Forgetting and Other Memory Problems” is an introduction to forgetting and memory failure.

“Amnesia” compares and contrasts anterograde and retrograde amnesia.

“Forgetting” examines common memory errors (such as transience, absentmindedness, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, persistence, and interference).

“Introduction to Improving Memory” is an introduction to the ability to enhance memory.

“Discussion: Memory” gives an assignment to write a post and to respond to the posts of 2 classmates.