This week’s topics
Review and coursework completion
- Reviewing the learning outcomes
- Completing and checking coursework against the criteria
- Self-assessment
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Define: multi-store model of memory; sensory register; short-term memory; long-term memory.
- 1.2 Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the multi-store model of memory.
- 2.1 Discuss one research study that supports the working memory model.
- 2.2 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the working memory model.
- 3.1 Explain what is meant by the term episodic memory.
- 3.2 Explain what is meant by the term semantic memory.
- 3.3 Explain what is meant by the term 'procedural memory.
- 3.4 Explain the distinction between episodic and procedural memory.
- 3.5 Describe types of long-term memory.
- 4.1 Define what is meant by the terms proactive interference and retroactive interference.
- 4.2 Explain how interference may cause forgetting.
- 4.3 Explain how retrieval failure due to the absence of cues leads to forgetting.
- 4.4 Explain the factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.
Activity
Guided review of every criterion; coursework completion clinic and peer review.
Study materials
The teaching notes, exercises and videos of this week are in the student portal. Your portal is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance, so you can open them before the semester starts.
