bahrick 1975 Flashcards
1
Q
evidence for what
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duration of LTM
2
Q
used a series of memory tests on names and faces of students in their high school year books.
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3
Q
how many participants
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400 ages 17-74
4
Q
found the identification was 90% accurate within 15 years of leaving school
70-80% accurate 48 years after
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5
Q
conclusion
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shows that although memory deteriorates over time, LTM for faces and names is fairly resilient.
