1. Retrieval practice
Socrative quiz on studies of reconstructive memory

2. Evaluating theories We look at the CLAIMS made by the theory.
We decide whether the claims should be accepted or rejected and for what REASONS.
We use EVIDENCE to support our REASONS.
We acknowledge CRITICISMS of the evidence.
We draw our CONCLUSIONS about each claim.
We draw our CONCLUSIONS about the theory as a whole.

3. Evaluate Bartlett’s (1932) theory of reconstructive memory (12 marks)
Claims:
Memories are affected by schemas.
Memories can deliberately be distorted by manipulating people’s schemas.
The effect of schemas is always to make memory less accurate.
In your groups, work up an evaluation of each of these claims.

4. Plan your writing Your overall judgement A brief outline of the theory
A paragraph evaluating each claim
A conclusion reiterating your overall judgement

5. 12 marks = 18 minutes’ writing