Memory 101: Understanding the Practical Science of Memory
Dan Reisberg
Join Daniel Reisberg, Patricia & Clifford Lunneborg Professor of Psychology at Reed College, in an exploration of the slippery and surprising nature of memory.
You rely on your memory in virtually every aspect of your life. In this engrossing audio series, cognitive psychology professor Daniel Reisberg shares modern scientific research on the function and failures of memory. You’ll cover theoretical points, delving into the biology of memory and memory disorders, as well as gain practical information that can help you improve your memory.
In 15 eye-opening lectures, you’ll learn the answers to questions such as: A consultant and expert witness on eyewitness testimony in judicial proceedings, Professor Reisberg shares his real-world experience of how incorrect or incomplete memories can lead to false convictions.
You’ll also learn how to optimize your own memory, as well as how to recognize and cope with potential signs of memory disorders. You’ll discuss timely concerns such as whether the digital age is having a detrimental effect on our collective memory. You’ll also explore the implications of memory in the COVID-19 era.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
Duration - 6h 37m.
Author - Dan Reisberg.
Narrator - Dan Reisberg.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Join Daniel Reisberg, Patricia & Clifford Lunneborg Professor of Psychology at Reed College, in an exploration of the slippery and surprising nature of memory. You rely on your memory in virtually every aspect of your life. In this engrossing audio series, cognitive psychology professor Daniel Reisberg shares modern scientific research on the function and failures of memory. You’ll cover theoretical points, delving into the biology of memory and memory disorders, as well as gain practical information that can help you improve your memory. In 15 eye-opening lectures, you’ll learn the answers to questions such as: A consultant and expert witness on eyewitness testimony in judicial proceedings, Professor Reisberg shares his real-world experience of how incorrect or incomplete memories can lead to false convictions. You’ll also learn how to optimize your own memory, as well as how to recognize and cope with potential signs of memory disorders. You’ll discuss timely concerns such as whether the digital age is having a detrimental effect on our collective memory. You’ll also explore the implications of memory in the COVID-19 era. This course is part of the Learn25 collection. Duration - 6h 37m. Author - Dan Reisberg. Narrator - Dan Reisberg. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:50
Your Fabulous Memory
Duration:00:24:53
The Science of Memory
Duration:00:26:09
Memorizing, or Failing To
Duration:00:25:53
Forgetting
Duration:00:24:41
The Basics of Memory Biology
Duration:00:26:15
Remembering Things That Actually Didn’t Happen at All
Duration:00:27:09
Detecting Memory Errors
Duration:00:26:08
Memory and Emotion
Duration:00:26:07
Memory for Traumatic Events
Duration:00:26:48
Memory in the Legal System
Duration:00:27:03
Lies and Liars
Duration:00:27:53
The Feeling of Familiarity
Duration:00:26:19
Unconscious Memories
Duration:00:26:40
Does Memory Follow the Rule of ‘Use It or Lose It?’
Duration:00:28:26
Do People Differ in What They Remember?
Duration:00:26:17
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:10