AP Psychology Journal

Spring 2014 4th 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 ActivitySnow White and the 27 Dwarves

• Dopey• Sniffy • Wishful • Puffy • Dumpy• Sneezy • Lazy • Pop • Grumpy

• Bashful• Cheerful • Teach • Shorty • Nifty • Happy• Doc • Wheezy• Stubby

• mnemonics posters

Journal Prompt 1/8/2014

Learning Objective3.3 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 memory1. 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. _____ Happy2. _____ Sad3. _____ Angry4. _____ Fearful5. _____ Surprised6. _____ Ashamed7. _____ Disgusted8. _____ Guilty9. _____ Interested10. _____ Embarrassed11. _____ Contemptful12. _____ Proud

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Studying Memory: Information Processing Models

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Disk(Storage)

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Information ProcessingThe Atkinson-Schiffrin (1968) three-stage

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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 paragraphsCan be typed. Cite sources. All original work, please. Counts as: 33% of journal for Chapter 8.

Memory alternative video