FSU PSYC320 2021 January Discussion 4 Latest

PSYC320 Theories of Learning

Discussion 4

Chapter 7 describes Episodic Memory as “…a memory for a specific event in your life…An episodic memory includes information about the spatial and temporal context in which it was formed—that is, where and when the event occurred.” (page 278)

We all differ in what we remember from our past.  Some memories are of public events, and while many people may recall the same event, each may have a slightly different memory of it.  Other memories are highly personal in nature and no one else is likely to share in that memory.

The directions for this Discussion are the same as for previous Discussions.

(1) Describe a vivid memory of a national or international public event that would have made headlines in our country.  Why do you have a vivid memory of this event?

(2) Describe an early childhood memory.  What age were you in this memory?  Do you believe that it is an accurate memory?