Topic 2- Bartlett’s(1932) Theory Of Reconstructive Memory

Question 1

How are schemas formed?

Answer 1

Our schemas are formed throughout our lives through experiences, our schemas are unique and personal to us

Question 2

How do schemas influence memory

Answer 2

Cause us to ignore or change or add details when we recall memories

Question 3

Omissions

Answer 3

Leaving out unfamiliar or unpleasant details when recalling something

Question 4

Transformations

Answer 4

Details are changed to make them more familiar and rational

Question 5

Familiarization

Answer 5

Changing unfamiliar details to align with our own schema

Question 6

Rationalization

Answer 6

Adding details when recalling something to give reason for something that did not originally fit into our schema

Question 7

Two strengths of the theory

Answer 7

1- Bartlett used folk stories and images which is a realistic use of memory, therefore the study is ecologically valid
2- Has real world application

Question 8

Two weaknesses of the theory

Answer 8

1- reasults were interpreted by Bartlett, which means that his findings could be subjective and biased which is considered unscientific
2- Bartlett used unscientific procedure and controls, this weakens his research therefore low reliability, unstandardized procedures and weak research