AP Psychology Journal Spring th six weeks

Today’s lesson: Journal prompt: What do you remember? – Self-defining memory Memory Activity Lesson: Three-stage memory process Video: Understanding the Mysteries of Memory, part I. – Take notes for extended journal assignment – No other work during the video!

Memory activity Write in your journal the answers to the question the teacher asks.

Grouchy Gabby Fearful Sleepy Smiley Jumpy Hopeful Shy Droopy Memory Activity Snow White and the 27 Dwarves Dopey Sniffy Wishful Puffy Dumpy Sneezy Lazy Pop Grumpy Bashful Cheerful Teach Shorty Nifty Happy Doc Wheezy Stubby

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Journal Prompt 1/8/2014 Learning Objective 3.3 Discuss the factors influencing how memories are retrieved. Journal prompt: Write about a self- defining memory you have. What are your emotions about this memory? Is this memory about a relationship? Is this memory about an enduring theme or unresolved conflict in your life?

Self-defining memory 1. It is at least one year old. 2. It is a memory from your life that you remembered very clearly and that still feels important to you even as you think about it. 3. It is a memory about an important enduring theme, issue, or conflict from your life. It is a memory that helps explain who you are as an individual and might be the memory you would tell someone else if you wanted that person to understand you in a profound way. 4. It is a memory linked to other similar memories that share the same theme or concern. 5. It may be a memory that is positive or negative, or both, in how it makes you feel. The only important aspect is that it leads to strong feelings. 6. It is a memory that you have thought about many times. It should be familiar to you like a picture you have studied or a song (happy or sad) you have learned by heart. 7. How many years ago did this happen? (number of years ago, not your age at the time).

Self-defining memory, part 2 Use the rating scale 0= zero to 6= most to rate the emotions you feel on recalling this memory. 1. _____ Happy 2. _____ Sad 3. _____ Angry 4. _____ Fearful 5. _____ Surprised 6. _____ Ashamed 7. _____ Disgusted 8. _____ Guilty 9. _____ Interested 10. _____ Embarrassed 11. _____ Contemptful 12. _____ Proud

9 Studying Memory: Information Processing Models Keyboard (Encoding) Disk (Storage) Monitor (Retrieval) Sequential Process

10 Information Processing The Atkinson-Schiffrin (1968) three-stage model of memory includes a) sensory memory, b) short-term memory, and c) long-term memory. Bob Daemmrich/ The Image Works Frank Wartenberg/ Picture Press/ Corbis

11 Modifications to the Three-Stage Model 1.Some information skips the first two stages and enters long-term memory automatically. 2.Since we cannot focus on all the sensory information received, we select information that is important to us and actively process it into our working memory. A newer understanding of short-term memory that involves conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information, and of information retrieved from long-term memory.

“Understanding the Mysteries of Memory” Discovery Learning (1996) implicit and explicit memory savant syndrome traumatic memory short term memory loss long term memory loss flashbacks “flashbulb memories" mistaken identification suggested memories trauma induced amnesia Alzheimer’s disease This is a program about memory failures using real case studies. Also, you may watch the alternative video for case studies. Assignment: Write an extended journal entry about one of the conditions discussed in the film. Use the individual’s name and describe specific situations of memory failure. Use your text to supplement your understanding of memory loss. Conclude with your personal reaction to the case study. Length:3 well-written paragraphs Can be typed. Cite sources. All original work, please. Counts as: 33% of journal for Chapter 8. Memory alternative video