PSYC 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Mnemonic, Metacognition, Problem Solving
20 Jan 2017
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Cue-dependent forgetting- retrieval failure caused by a lack of effective encoding and retrieval cues. Interference theory- other information (new or old) gets in the way of what we are trying to remember. Decay theory- the passage of time: responsible for forgetting (transience) Retrograde: old info cannot be recalled new info can be stored. Forget who they were married to/ and or their kids. Early childhood: repetition, helps students to remember. K-5: play games like jeopardy, keep students excited and focused on the topic. Grades 6-8: self-tests, students create their own quizzes and tests. High school 9-12: mnemonic devices silly rhymes, dances. Motivate students: understanding rather than merely memorizing. Repeat with variation of instruction linking information early and often. Cultural experiences determine what is relevant in a person"s life and what the person is likely to remember (memory about weather affects fishing for a pacific islander) Monitoring and reflecting on one"s current or recent thoughts.
