Memory can be defined as the storage of learned information for retrieval and future use. We will also take a look at some of the ways that this process is limited and the results of such an imperfect memory system (for example, we will examine false memories). If their memories are incorrect then, what happens to memories after a day has passed a week a month years?In this section, we will discuss how memory occurs - the process of storing and retrieving information. Now think about this - in that example, the students are asked to recall the words immediately after I read the list immediately. Even in this case, students often leave convinced that they heard "chair".sure that they "remember" that word being said. In fact, several times I have had to get one of the students who was taping the class to play back the tape just to prove that I never said the word "chair". What I usually find is close to 100% of the students include "chair" on their list and insist that I said it. The key is that the word "chair" is never included in the list that I read, but it is the target word - it is a word that fits perfectly into the category I am reading, but it not included in the list. One example that use (I have lots, but this is an easy one to explain) is to read a list of words that all fit into a certain category (for example, couch, stool, recliner, etc.) and then ask the students to write down as many word as they can recall immediately after I finish the list. Or do we?Īlthough you will not get to witness this, one of my favorite activities to conduct in class is to create false memories in students. We are sure of our memories.we know what happened to us.where we have been.what we said.what we did. In fact, many of our memories are completely wrong and yet we hold onto them dearly. The reality is, memory is not complete or absolute. After all, it would be very disconcerting to think that the things that we remember to be true, are in fact wrong. In addition, people often believe their memories to be absolute and true. Our very survival depends on our ability to remember who we are, who others are, our past experiences, what is dangerous, what is safe, etc. We rely on it so heavily, that it is not a stretch to say that life without memory would be close to impossible. It is a fundamental component of daily life. Memory is one of the most fascinating topics you can ever hope to study in any field.
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