From an evolutionary perspective, short-term exposure to stress is adaptive and necessary for survival. Unfortunately, long-term exposure to stress is considered maladaptive, yet common, in Western society. Describe some adaptive effects short-term stress has on the brain versus some maladaptive effects long-term stress has on t
1) Explain the difference between positive emotions on memory and stressful or fearful emotions on memory. Why do positive life experiences last in long-term memory, while stressful or fearful life experiences are often lost or buried in people's memories? (300 words) 2) Describe the memory formation process. (350-400 w
What are the similarities and differences among free recall, cued recall, and recognition memory? Please provide examples.
Examine the concepts of perception and attention. Address the following items in your examination. 1) Break down the perceptual organizational process. (200 Word Count) 2) Analyze the nature of the attention process. (300 Word Count)
Our muscles and sensorimotor system also learn to do or respond to things over time which is characterized as sensorimotor memory. Across the lifespan do you think sensorimotor memory or reflexes are more important for our survival? Does the answer change when comparing different stages of life? Include reference.
4. Imagine that you have volunteered to participate in some psychology research. You report to the laboratory, and you are instructed to look at several words briefly, and then count backwards for about half a minute before recalling those words. Are these researchers measuring short-term or long-term memory and why? In light of
Trace the memory system from the stimuli to long-term memory. Your description should include the following: â?¢Identification and description of each step in the human memory model. As you describe these steps, use an example to illustrate the process. â?¢Discussion of factors that enhance or impede information flo
Why do positive life experiences last in long-term memory, while stressful or fearful life experiences are often lost or buried in people's memories?" Can you please add additional information discussing positive memories and why they might be more memorable?
There are events that are clearly negative that produce memories more vivid than almost any positive memory. I can recall with very great detail where I was when I first heard about the World Trade Center attack in 2001. I can recall many events from that day very specifically. I can recall quite vividly where I was when the shu
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY - Analyze the concept of autobiographical memory using AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY article. Briefly summarize AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY article. In the summary, include a brief description of the research study and its design. TWO peer-reviewed article References Alea, N. (2010). The prevalence and quali
-Define the concept of perception -Define the concept of attention References AllPsych Online. (2011). Definition of Perception. Retrieved from: http://allpsych.com/dictionary/p.html Cherry, K. (2011). Perception and the perceptual process. Retrieved from: http://psychology.about.com/od/sensationandperception/ss/perce
What is the difference between episodic and semantic memory? Please provide a specific example of both.
What prevents an individual from allocating attention the way that he/she intends to? What strategies can be used to avoid distraction?
I need help with this concept and to better understand the applying Mnemonics to the recall of verbal stimuli. Please provide references!
Semantic memory is a database of general knowledge that enables individuals to successfully interact with the world around them. Semantic networks help individuals to establish relationships among words, which aids in word recognition. Based on your understanding of semantic memory and semantic networks, I would like for you to
What is a recovered memory? Why are recovered memories so controversial?
What is source monitoring? How can source monitoring be enhanced in order to decrease memory distortion? This solution answers this question using the following reference: Reference: Robinson-Riegler, G., & Robinson-Riegler, B. (2008). Cognitive psychology: Applying the science of the mind (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson/A
What factors impact eyewitness memory? Which one of these factors do you think has the greatest impact on eyewitness memory? Why?
What is the difference between episodic and semantic memory? Please provide a specific example of both in your response.
One of the concepts touched upon in the text's discussion of memory distortion is the concept of recovered memories. The validity of recovered memories is controversial. These are those researchers that believe that false memories can be created under certain circumstances. Do you agree or disagree that false memories can be cr
Forgetting can occur as the result of many different types of actions (e.g., you may not have the correct cue for retrieval); however, there are some individuals that would argue that forgetting is an intentional act and that in order to forget something one must make a conscious effort to do so. Do you support this reasoning? W
What mechanisms do you use to protect your limited attention resources? How do you solve problems with limited attention? What role do schemas play in attention?
How might memory be influenced by internal and external factors? Please explain your answer and provide examples preferably from your own life experience. What role does emotion play in memory? Please provide examples from your own life experience in your response A minimum of three scholarly sources is required, please.
What are the similarities and differences among free recall, cued recall, and recognition memory? Please give examples, preferably from your own life experience. How is the concept of mnemonics used in learning material? How can you apply it in real life situations?
What is serial learning? Please give examples, preferably from your own life experience. What are the concepts of primacy and recency? Define and explain. How do these concepts relate to list learning? Please apply them to real life situations.
Problems are investigated regarding the threshold fo suditory stimuli. The Cocktail Party is discussed in relationship to diachoctic listening. Questions are explored as to how dividing attention facilitates or impedes one' learning. Recommendations and ground rules that will accommodate the auditory sensation, perception, and a
Describe the stages of memory, short term working and long term memory process. Highlight how memories are recalled by giving examples.
Why do you think some people are better at storing trivial knowledge than others?
How do we know what we know? For example, how do we know that George Washington was the first president? Which stage of memory is used to process the information?
Why can you remember what you were doing when catastrophes occurred, such as terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, the Challenger disaster, assassination of John F. Kennedy?