PSYCH 2AA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Short-Term Memory, Metacognition, Memory Span
27 Jun 2017
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Memory (info needed to comprehend new information and also contains techniques for processing new information: this is the model we will be following. Before putting sugar solution on lips, would rub their forehead and then give sugar water. Put baby in different position (so they can"t extinguish response): same crib, and the tester shakes the mobile-with these reactivation experiences, these memories can last a lot longer. For example: 3 month old can remember training experience for about a week. 2 month olds: they can remember this connection for 5 months after initial exposure. 6 month olds: can remember for an extra 1 years: if reminded constantly. Then if i point my finger, you point your finger. Change: if i make a fist, you point your finger. If i point my finger, you make a fist. Metacognition: -developmental course of self-monitoring ability: cant before age 4 or 5, -developmental course of planning/strategizing (before age 4 or 5): grows rapidly-through elementary school.
