Below are three sources of information on memory. Please choose two out of the three…or all three because they are extremely interesting…and answer the questions below in your discussion.
1. The following website takes you to a very informational website on childhood memory:
Childhood Memory (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2. and 3. Below are the short YouTube videos that address memory. One is on childhood witness and the other is a TedTalk on how reliable is your memory.
How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus
Please address the following in your discussion:
Cite examples/research from any two of the above sources. Summarize parts of what you have viewed or read so that we have a background of what you are talking about.
Based on the sources you cite (YouTube videos and website), reading in your text about child’s eyewitness recall, repressed memories of abuse, and short-term and long-term memory…
What is your opinion of using children for witnesses? Using adults for recall of childhood abuse experiences?
Facts about our memory, in general? As usual, support your opinions.
