PSYC33H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2b: Errorless Learning, Episodic Memory, Implicit Memory
Document Summary
Pda and smartphone use by individuals with moderate-to- severe memory impairment: Episodic memory vulnerable to neuropathological disruption; can upset life. Personal digital assistants + smart phones have potential for these impaired individuals; offer high storage capacity, auditory and vibration alerts, rich multimedia capability, and high user acceptability. Theory-driven training programme for severe memory impairment developed: based on combo of multiple memory systems theory, *especially demonstration of preserved implicit memory in amnesia allowing acquisition of new skills and information. *goal of study: de(cid:373)o(cid:374)strate ge(cid:374)eraliza(cid:271)ility of study"s trai(cid:374)i(cid:374)g proto(cid:272)ol to larger number of individuals with moderate-to-severe memory impairment secondary to a range of neurological aetiologies. All participants met inclusion criteria all referred for intervention due to continued functional memory impairment following participation in traditional rehab programmes. Underwent neuropsych testing avg 2 months prior to programme and no less than a year following neurological event. Going through alphabet when searching for name or word.
