PSY328H1 Lecture 2: Lecture 2.docx
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Perception and memory limitations: sensory input is influenced by expectation, our brains do not objectively record data, memory is subjective interpretations, old information has more influence than new, belief perseverance. Heuristics and biases: heuristics are short cuts, cognitive biases are mental errors. Memory construction: it is surprisingly easy to distort and/or create memories, memory is strongly influences by our views, attitudes and beliefs at the time of recall, schooler (1986)- psychologists can"t tell the difference between real and implanted memories. Schooler (1986: one of the most frequently studied sources of memory distortion involves the consequences of encountering misinformation after witnessing an event, there are a variety of issues regarding the impact of misinformation. What are the differences between real and suggested memory: comparison between descriptions reveal a variety of subtle differences, actual memories tend to include more sensory details, suggested memories include greater references to cognitive processes.