Learning About Memory
an Internet Sampler on Memory

created by Jerry Cavanaugh
QSI Phuket

Introduction | Sites to Explore | Conclusion


Introduction
The purpose of this page is to give you a sample of concepts and ideas related to the subject of memory, especially false memory and recovered memory. Site updated July, 2011.

Sites to Explore

'Human Memory' Questions:

  1. What are 'iconic,' 'echoic,' and 'haptic' memory?
  2. What are the two types of information retrieval?
'Mind Tools: The Number / Rhyme Mnemonic' Questions:
  1. What are the peg words for the numbers 1 to 10?
  2. In the examples given, how is Plato associated with the number 7?
'Mnemonics to Improve Memory' Questions:
  1. What do the acronyms FACE and HOMES help us remember?
  2. What does the sentence, 'May I have a large container of coffee?' help us recall?
'Writing Multiple Choice Items which Require Comprehension' Questions:
  1. What are the six main problems with essay tests?
  2. What are the three keys to writing good multiple choice questions?
'Creating False Memories, Elizabeth Loftus' Questions:
  1. What repressed memories did Nadean Cool develop during therapy?
  2. What repressed memories did Beth Rutherford develop?
'The case of 'Claudia'.' Questions:
  1. How was 'Claudia' able to verify her memories of abuse by her brother?
'Words of Caution I' Questions:
  1. What are the most controversial issues surrounding amnesia and delayed recall of childhood sexual abuse?

Conclusion

It is hoped that those interested in psychology will use this site as a starting point for further inquiry.

created by Filamentality Content by Jerry Cavanaugh, cavanaugh-j@hotmail.com
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Last revised Thu Jul 14 0:16:22 US/Pacific 2011