Psychology: A Framework for Everyday Thinking, by Lilienfeld et.al. (2010): Chapter 6
Introduction
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The authors say that, “we are our memories.” Explain, using your own words. Do you think
that this is credible?
How Memory Operates: the Memory Assembly Line
2
Explain the authors’ argument for the “reconstructive nature of memory.”
3
Compare and contrast ‘iconic memory’ and ‘echoic memory.’ (How are they similar? How
do they differ?)
4
What are the limits of short term memory?
5
Compare and contrast retroactive and proactive interference. Give an example, not found in
the book, of each.
6
On page 197, the authors say, “….but most researchers agree that primacy and recency
effects reflect the operation of different memory systems.” What are the primacy and
recency effect? Explain what the authors meant by the quote.
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Psychology: A Framework for Everyday Thinking, by Lilienfeld et.al. (2010): Chapter 6
7
List the types of long-term memory found on pages 198-199. Describe the differences.
The Three Stages of Remembering
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On page 200, the authors say, “To a far greater extent than we realize, many of our memory
failures are actually failures of encoding.” Explain and give an example of how this might
apply to students in psychology.
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What does the research say about the efficacy of memory boosters?
10 On page 202, the authors say, “Our memories are reconstructive…” Explain and give an
example not found in the book.
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Psychology: A Framework for Everyday Thinking, by Lilienfeld et.al. (2010): Chapter 6
11 Compare and contrast ‘state-dependent memory’ and ‘context-dependent memory.’
When Good Memory Goes Bad: False Memories
12 What are the implications of the research on ‘suggestive memory techniques’ and
‘misinformation effect’?
13 What is the ‘false memory controversy?’
14 What are the ‘Seven Sins of Memory.’ Explain each.
Note: In addition to these questions from the text, be sure to take notes on the additional
things discussed in class.
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