PSY 102 Lecture : Chapter 7 - Memory
16 Jan 2012
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Chapter 7 memory: common sense models of memory. To identify their shortcomings: the cognitive model of memory. Processes, stages and application to eyewitness memory. Common sense models differ primarily on the question: is memory a permanent thing? . Proponents of one model over another often have strong opinions on what they think is the right answer: there"s no way you could still remember that! versus, no one could ever forget something like that! . The freudian model of memory (discussed on p. 320) [not proven] An idea from about 1895-1915 that has remained a part of western culture, although not a major part of modern psychology. Suggests that all memories, especially for traumatic events, remain intact (with all the original detail from the event) forever: but are often inaccessible ( repressed ) under normal conditions. Utilized: hypnosis, truth serum, dreams, and word association. An updated version of the freudian model .
