Discussion Questions
Discussion 1 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
In your opinion, is it possible to recover repressed memories? Explain.
Discussion 2 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
How might by memory be influenced internal and external factors?
Discussion 3 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
Describe the characteristics of primary memory.
Discussion 4 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
Describe the process of memory from perception to retrieval.
Discussion 5 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
Assess the unreliability of memory retrieval.
Discussion 6 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
Sensory Memory – Reflect on the concept of sensory memory and discuss the following:
As discussed in the readings assignment for this week, sensory memory is a general term used to refer to sensory buffers that can retain a large amount of memory, but only for a short period of time. One type of sensory memory is iconic memory. Can you think of a time when you used iconic memory? If so, how did you use it?
Discussion 7 – Answer in 100-200 Words.
Forgetting – Reflect on the concept of forgetting and discuss the following:
Forgetting can occur as the result of many different types of actions—for example, you may not have the correct cue for retrieval—but there are some individuals that would argue that forgetting is an intentional act and that, in order to forget something, one must make a conscious effort to do so. Do you support this reasoning? Why or why not?
