PSYC 2330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Episodic Memory, Explicit Memory, Procedural Memory
18 Nov 2016
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Refers to theoretical constructs and models used to explain aspects of behaviour that. Cognitive ethology: advocates claim that animals are capable of conscious thought intentionally/ comparative cognition should encompass the full range of issues that are included in considerations of human cognition. Limitations of conscious intent as an adequate explanation of human behaviour. Conscious intent cannot adequately characterize important features of human behaviour, why should we assume that the concept will be useful in explaining the behaviour of nonhuman organisms. A cognitive mechanism is a theoretical construct inferred from behaviour. Memory: the ability to respond on the basis of information that was acquired earlier. Current behaviour is based on some aspect of earlier experiences. Acquisition: exposed to certain kinds of stimulation or information. Retention interval: the information that is acquired is then retained for some time. Retrieval: tested for their memory of the original experience.
