Memory

Fall 2012

Memory

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-234

Formerly listed as: PSYC-34

Faculty

Matthew Schulkind (Section 01)

Description

This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the study of memory. We will begin by examining empirical research on memory for different kinds of content: factual information vs. personal events vs. cognitive skills. This research will be used to evaluate several contemporary models of memory. From there, we will examine how memory theories have been applied to understanding “real world” issues such as eyewitness testimony, and the false/recovered memory debate. We will also discuss developmental changes in memory-from infancy to old age. We will supplement our analysis of memory with evidence from the rapidly growing field of cognitive neuroscience.

Requisite: PSYC 100 or consent of the instructor. Limited to 25 students. Fall semester.  Professor Schulkind.

Course times and locations

PSYC 234 - L/D

Section 01
M 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM MERR 4
W 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM MERR 4

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
9780205734825	Human Memory (2nd Edition)	Pearson	Gabriel A. Radvansky		Amherst Books	From $20.20-$88.07

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2016