Psychology Homework
Too often, when learning about memory development, one forgets that this has a direct relationship to effective learning. Knowledge is essentially a memory, and how well humans process information affects performance at many levels.
For this paper, you will be explaining some of the cognitive-based ideologies related to how memory development works, how it is affected by outside variables, and how strategies can improve one's own information processing. You will demonstrate an understanding of psychological research methods and skeptical inquiry by correctly utilizing support resources within your writing.
Complete the following:
1. Introduce the topic of effective knowledge or memory development (including assimilation and accommodation) based on cognitivism.
2. Explain, precisely, the mental process of knowledge or memory development.
3. Include the importance of successfully moving information from working (short-term) memory to long-term memory (effective information processing)?
4. Discuss the factors of attention and perception in association with successfully moving information from sensory to working memory to long-term memory.
5. Discuss the predominant variables that can affect effective processing for each of the following types of memories: semantic memories, episodic memories, and autobiographical memories.
• (Hint-emotions, outside distractions, etc.)
6. Discuss the prevalence of false memories, and how this phenomenon may affect how we learn effectively, as well as help others to learn accurately.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.