PSYC 1200 Lecture : Lecture5c
11 Dec 2013
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Chapter 7: sources of accuracy and error in remembering. The processes that allow for retention of learning experiences and the use of those experiences for remembering, thinking & doing. Memory is probably where the sense of self comes from. Remembering is not like playing a video tape; instead, it is more like guessing and telling a story in the moment, which can differ from the original event it is based on. Had people read stories and later had them try to recall the stories word for word. People"s recall of stories were riddled with error, but the errors were informative about how remembering works. Additions of details not in the original story but, when included, made the events in the story more coherent. Addition of details that made the story relate better to the participants own life experience. Omission of details in the story that was not particularly relevant to the stories theme.
