The Nature of Early Memory: An Adaptive Theory of the Genesis and Development of Memory
- ISBN-10
- 0195381416
- ISBN-13
- 9780195381412
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 259
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-05-26
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Mark L. Howe
Description
A valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of memory. This text discusses the development of long-term memory, including autobiographical memory, and argues that memory is an adaptive mechanism for the development and survival of humans and non-human animals.
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