Psyc 350 Memory - Lecture Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering memory concepts and relevant course policies from the lecture notes.

Memory

The ability to acquire, retain and retrieve information; a change in behavior due to experience indicates memory.

Mere exposure effect

A tendency to prefer familiar stimuli; exposure leads to liking, a behavioral change based on experience.

Historical definitions of memory

Debates about whether conscious retrieval is required; memory can involve past events that may not be in conscious thought.

Cognitive approaches to memory

Study memory by examining how memory functions, what promotes it, forgetting, and the cognitive processes involved.

Neuroscience approaches to memory

Study memory by identifying brain areas, systems, and neural mechanisms.

Neuropsychological approaches to memory

Study how brain injuries or illnesses affect memory.

Cognitive neuroscience

A hybrid field combining cognitive psychology and neuroscience to study memory.

Scientific inquiry in memory

Three aspects: methodological questions (how to study), empirical results, and theoretical explanations.

Active learning

Engaging students in the material through interaction; typically leads to greater actual learning than passive methods.

Clive Wearing

A famous amnesic patient used to illustrate memory impairment in research.

Eyewitness memory accuracy

Reliability and precision of memories for witnessed events; memory is prone to distortion.

Conscious retrieval and memory

The question of whether conscious recall is required for something to count as memory.

Brightspace course resources

All course materials (syllabus, schedule, readings, quizzes, makeup exam, and honesty policy) are on Brightspace.

Exam policy

Exams are 80 points each; the lowest score is dropped; up to 7 extra credit points; total 320 points possible.

Attendance and recordings

You should attend class; lectures may be recorded for students who miss due to illness or emergencies.

Academic dishonesty policy

If dishonesty occurs, you will receive an F and be referred to Harpur College's academic dishonesty committee.