Psychology SL
Psychology SL
9
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Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 8 - Developmental psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
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Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Psychology SL
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Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

The Impact of Schemas on Memory Recall Discover the Truth

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Schemas and memory- a dynamic duo

Schemas are like mental blueprints that guide our perception, thinking, and memory. They're the internal maps we use to navigate our world and make sense of things. For example, you have a schema for what to expect when you go to a restaurant - you don't just randomly wander around, right? You know where to sit, how to order, and how to eat your food. Your brain uses these schemas to make everything more efficient and easier to understand.

Anderson and pichert (1978) - the role of schemas in memory

This duo of researchers found something cool: schemas can influence what you remember or forget. It's like your brain's VIP pass - if the information fits your schema, it's more likely to be remembered. Let's say you're a football fanatic, and you read a book about the history of football. You're likely to remember more details from the book compared to your friend who isn't as into football as you are. Why? Your football schema helps you retain more football-related information!

The impact of schemas on memory retrieval

Here's the tricky part: retrieval of information from your long-term memory may depend on the schema you're using at that time. So, sometimes you might struggle to recall things, but then suddenly, they "jump back" into your mind when something in your surroundings triggers the related schema. Ever forget where you placed your keys, only to remember when you see the bowl you usually toss them in? That's your "keys-schema" being triggered!

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Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
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Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

The Impact of Schemas on Memory Recall Discover the Truth

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429 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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Schemas and memory- a dynamic duo

Schemas are like mental blueprints that guide our perception, thinking, and memory. They're the internal maps we use to navigate our world and make sense of things. For example, you have a schema for what to expect when you go to a restaurant - you don't just randomly wander around, right? You know where to sit, how to order, and how to eat your food. Your brain uses these schemas to make everything more efficient and easier to understand.

Anderson and pichert (1978) - the role of schemas in memory

This duo of researchers found something cool: schemas can influence what you remember or forget. It's like your brain's VIP pass - if the information fits your schema, it's more likely to be remembered. Let's say you're a football fanatic, and you read a book about the history of football. You're likely to remember more details from the book compared to your friend who isn't as into football as you are. Why? Your football schema helps you retain more football-related information!

The impact of schemas on memory retrieval

Here's the tricky part: retrieval of information from your long-term memory may depend on the schema you're using at that time. So, sometimes you might struggle to recall things, but then suddenly, they "jump back" into your mind when something in your surroundings triggers the related schema. Ever forget where you placed your keys, only to remember when you see the bowl you usually toss them in? That's your "keys-schema" being triggered!

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