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Assignment: Psychology- Memory Reliability
Goal:
To define differences in memory types and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of eyewitness testimony and how it relates to memory processes.
Instructions:
Answer the following questions:
A. Summarize the activity from the mini lecture for this module. What did you struggle with? What did you find easy? You will not receive credit if you do not provide examples from my lecture.
B. In your own words, explain short-term memory. Provide an example from your own life.
C. In your own words, explain long-term memory. Provide an example from your own life,
D. Explain the difference between recall. recognition, and rehearsal. Provide an example from your own life (you will not receive credit if you use examples discussed in the video such as different types of tests).
E. Discuss one strategy for improving memory you plan to integrate in your own life.
F. How does the lost-in-the-mall technique relate to eyewitness testimony? Use at least two vocabulary words from the textbook in your answer.
G. Based on what you learned in the chapter and the videos, should we allow eyewitness testimony in trials? Discuss AT LEAST two reasons why or why not and identify your sources/references that helped you form this opinion. Provide citations in order to receive credit.