tulving and memory types Flashcards
what did tulving theories the two types of memeory where
epesodic and semantic
what is semantic memory likened to
encyclopedia
define semantic memory
ensyclopedia - factual information
what is epesodic memory likened to
mental diary
define episodic memory
mental diary
personal memory
what does semantic memory rely on
spatial referancing / fragmented
what does episodic memory rely on
time referancing
events linking to time it occoured
what is a supporting evidance for semantic and episodic memory
ostergard
what did ostergard find
boy who had brain damage could only store information in semantic memory and no new information in episodeic
t/f showing their are two types of storing memory increasing validity
what is an opposing research
clive wearing
how does clive wearing oppose
cw unable to make new or recall episodic or semantic memories, however he could still play the piano
t/f tulving did not fully account for different types of memeory such as the case for clive wearing, decreasing the validity
what is another supporting point
practical apps
how does this have practical apps
with knowladge of epesodic memory their may be cues needed to aid recall. this information can help police when reciving ewt.
t/f police can use cues to aid epesodic memory for more accurate EWT
what is anouther weakness
reductionist =too simplistic
