Psychology of Memory

The Psychology of Memory provides a unique insight into a fundamental part of being human, debunking many common misconceptions about what memory is, how memory works, and the accuracy of our memories. It explores the complexity of human memory and the impact of ageing and emotion on how we create, store, and retrieve memories.

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Types of Memory
3. Memory through the Lifespan
4. Extremes of Memory
5. Memory and Emotion
6. Memory and Education
7. Memory and Expertise
8. Memory and the Law

About the author

Megan Sumeracki is an associate professor of psychology at Rhode Island College, USA. She is a cognitive psychologist and memory expert, and is well-known for her work on evidence-based practice in education.
Althea Need Kaminske is the senior director of Student Academic Support and Achievement at Indiana University School of Medicine, USA. She is a cognitive psychologist and memory expert, and is well-regarded for her work on evidence-based practice in education.

Summary

The Psychology of Memory provides a unique insight into a fundamental part of being human, debunking many common misconceptions about what memory is, how memory works, and the accuracy of our memories. It explores the complexity of human memory and the impact of ageing and emotion on how we create, store, and retrieve memories.

Product details

• Authors: Althea Need Kaminske, Megan Sumeracki, Megan Need Kaminske Sumeracki
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.05.2024
• EAN: 9781032488646
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248864-6
• No. of pages: 132
• Series: The Psychology of Everything
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, PSYCHOLOGY / Neuropsychology, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, PSYCHOLOGY / Physiological Psychology, Educational psychology, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Neurosciences, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Cognition and cognitive psychology