General Psychology Memory

General Psychology

Memory

Class – This is one assignment:

A. Choose two (2) mnemonic aids to share 2. Summarize and/or discuss the study of Memory. (Do the work below to ensure good and correct DB answers.)

–We begin our look at memory with the dissection of a sheep’s brain which is very similar to the human brain. Go through the activity at:  http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/braindissection/index.html

–Next we will explore some other concepts related to the constructive nature of memory at: http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/messingwithyourmind/index.html

B. Play some memory games at: http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/

C. Now that you have learned something about memory, we will apply that knowledge to studying. You are asked to create two (2) mnemonic aids/devices to help you learn about and understand this chapter on memory. One must deal with the concept of working memory. The other can deal with any other concept related to memory. A website that can help you is: http://www.psywww.com/intropsych/ch06_memory/memory_improvement.html