Module 7.1 Overview: Memory

Overview

In this module, the main goal is to think about how memories work -- how they are formed, retrieved, and reformed. It's a complex topic, so the lecture and media supporting it will help you understand your text. There is no assignment this week -- please focus on catching up on any late work you may need to turn in. If you have not completed the assignment from Module 3, make SURE you do this -- you need to have this done to complete the Module 9 assignment!

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

Describe the information processing model of memory.
Compare and contrast sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.
Discuss the difference between explicit and implicit memory.
Compare and contrast the different models of long-term memory.
Describe how retrieval works.
Describe when and why we are most likely to forget something.
Discuss the biological basis for memories.

To-Do List

To meet the objectives of this module, you will complete the following activities and assessments:

Review the lecture and other materials in the module.
Complete the chapter reading.
Complete any outstanding/late assignments -- catch up!
Complete the Module Quiz on the week's chapter.

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Schedule

You should expect to spend at about 7 - 10 hours to complete all the learning activities of each module. Make sure you check the weekly announcement for details of what's due and when.

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