Introduction to Human Memory (PLE: Memory)

Introduction to Human Memory (PLE: Memory)
ISBN-10
1317749243
ISBN-13
9781317749240
Category
Psychology
Pages
322
Language
English
Published
2014-05-09
Publisher
Psychology Press
Author
Vernon Gregg

Description

Originally published in 1986, this book was written for undergraduates who had completed an introductory course in psychology, and aimed to acquaint the student with the core of recent experimental findings and theoretical ideas concerning human memory. Each chapter deals with a specific area of memory research but care is taken to build on what has been covered in preceding chapters, so providing an integrated treatment of the subject. Thus, the book can comfortably be read from cover to cover, or selected issues can be referred to in isolation. Important features of the book include discussion of fundamental issues about the nature of the scientific process, the role of models and theories in it, and the historical development of models of human memory. Also, the treatment of ‘Forgetting’ includes chapters on motivational aspects (psychopathological forgetting, post-hypnotic amnesia, and directed forgetting), and organic amnesia.

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