Psychology SL
Psychology SL
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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
Psychology SL

Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

Understanding the Theory of Reconstructive Memory

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Ahoy, brain buffs! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into the mysterious world of memory, and trust me, it's a lot more thrilling than you think! Just as Harry Potter was more than a regular wizard, our memory is much more than a simple storage cupboard. It's more like a magical puzzle-master, constantly working and reworking pieces of information. Let's explore this together!

The grand theory- reconstructive memory 🎭

Do you remember the last time you tried to recall an event or a moment from your past? You probably thought it was like replaying a video, but it's not so. It's more like an artist trying to repaint a picture using hints, cues, and a bit of imagination. This idea is encapsulated in the theory of reconstructive memory, which says that memory is not just passive retrieval but an active reconstruction of past events.

Reconstructive memory in action 🌟

To illustrate, think about a football game you watched last month. When you recall it, your brain is not just playing back a recording; instead, it's actively piecing together various details – the roar of the crowd, the color of the jerseys, the smell of hot dogs – to form a "memory" of the game. Sometimes, the brain might even throw in details that weren't originally there, like the sound of vuvuzelas, just because they fit your 'schema' of what a football game should be like. Wild, isn't it?

Loftus & palmer's groundbreaking studies 🧪

Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of some research that put this theory to the test. In 1974, two psychology rockstars, Loftus and Palmer, conducted an experiment that's now as famous as the moon landing, at least in the psychology world!

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

Understanding the Theory of Reconstructive Memory

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799 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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Ahoy, brain buffs! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into the mysterious world of memory, and trust me, it's a lot more thrilling than you think! Just as Harry Potter was more than a regular wizard, our memory is much more than a simple storage cupboard. It's more like a magical puzzle-master, constantly working and reworking pieces of information. Let's explore this together!

The grand theory- reconstructive memory 🎭

Do you remember the last time you tried to recall an event or a moment from your past? You probably thought it was like replaying a video, but it's not so. It's more like an artist trying to repaint a picture using hints, cues, and a bit of imagination. This idea is encapsulated in the theory of reconstructive memory, which says that memory is not just passive retrieval but an active reconstruction of past events.

Reconstructive memory in action 🌟

To illustrate, think about a football game you watched last month. When you recall it, your brain is not just playing back a recording; instead, it's actively piecing together various details – the roar of the crowd, the color of the jerseys, the smell of hot dogs – to form a "memory" of the game. Sometimes, the brain might even throw in details that weren't originally there, like the sound of vuvuzelas, just because they fit your 'schema' of what a football game should be like. Wild, isn't it?

Loftus & palmer's groundbreaking studies 🧪

Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of some research that put this theory to the test. In 1974, two psychology rockstars, Loftus and Palmer, conducted an experiment that's now as famous as the moon landing, at least in the psychology world!

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