War of the Ghosts - Cognitive Approach Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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A
2
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What did British PPTS remember after a short time?
A
The gist of the story
However, they changed unfamiliar parts to more culturally relevant expectations.
3
Q
What happened to the recall of the story over time?
A
It became shorter.
4
Q
What does the study show about memories?
A
Memories are reconstructions of experience (schemas)
This indicates that memories are influenced by cultural context.
5
Q
How did cultural relevance affect the memory recall in the study?
A
Unfamiliar parts were changed to more culturally relevant expectations.
6
Q
True or False: The recall of the story improved over time.
A
False
