Assignment

Topic: Thinking and Memory

Start by writing an essential question related to thinking and memory here: (Consider what you already know about thinking and memory and what you think that you will learn in this module). (For this first topic, you have been provided a sample essential question to help you see how you can write an essential question for future topics. This question will also help you write the summary at the end of the notes.)

How does memory work and how can I use this information to help me improve my own learning and memory?

Cue/Questions

Notes

Identify the definition of cognition provided in the reading and include the processes associated with cognition (Use quotes, but a citation is not needed at this time.)

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Concept

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Schema

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Define metacognition.

Explain the three processes involved in metacognition (Hint: use the video in the learning resources)

Describe the problem-solving strategies of trial and error, algorithm, and heuristics.

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Explain confirmation bias.

Use the video to describe an example of this type of cognitive bias.

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Memory

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Encoding (Make sure you also identify the types of encoding).

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Identify some factors that influence the encoding process.

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Describe the difference between shallow (surface) and deep (elaborate) processing of information.

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Draw a picture of the Atkinson and Shiffrin theory of memory storage. Provide a description of the three main parts of the theory.

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Compare implicit and explicit memories. Provide at least two examples (including procedural memories) of each after your comparison.

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Describe working memory according to Baddeley’s model of memory storage. Draw a picture to aid your description.

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Retrieval (Use the
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Describe the role of retrieval cues in remembering.

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Explain what a neuron is in your own words.

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Describe long-term potentiation in your own words.

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Label the frontal lobe, amygdala, hippocampus, and cerebellum in the image.

Briefly describe the role of each part in memory processing.

(There is a picture of a brain with spots to identify the 4 parts related to memory).

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Retrograde Amnesia

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Anterograde Amnesia

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Describe the misinformation effect paradigm using Loftus’ research. How did her research show this effect?

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Encoding Failure

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Interference Theory

(Include the 2 types.)

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Identify at least 3 strategies that you will use to enhance your memory and studying for this course. Be specific and use information from the course to support your answers.

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For this next section, you will use the “Thinking and Memory Connecting with Research” page and the Research Assignments (RA) found on that page to fill in the notes.

Cue/Questions

Notes

Define basic research and provide an example.

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Define applied research and provide an example.

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Define hypothesis in your own words.

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Explain what it means to operationalize variables and why it is important.

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Describe the steps to the scientific method.

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Summary: Summarize your learning in a couple of sentences here.
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