False memory syndrome

Flashbulb memories have been compared to operating like video cameras, which may seem like an accurate comparison to people who have experienced these types of memories. The only problem with this comparison is that flashbulb memories, like any other memory, are prone to change over time. The theory of Roger Brown and James Kulik that argued that flashbulb memories do not decay over time has since been disproven with more modern studies. Since flashbulb memories are not immune to decay, it is…

real and what is stored in our memory. False memories are memories for events which never actually occurred. These false memories can come from different sources and take on different forms. “Often times false memories come from our natural impulse to integrate several pieces of information into a single, coherent memory, and we misremember what individual pieces were learned apart from the whole” (Radvansky, 2011, p. 254). In the articles, Correcting false memories: Errors must be noticed…

the article and weekly reading had pointed out one of the implications of human memory in relation to eyewitness accounts in court cases could potentially be wrongful incrimination. As in chapter 8 of the textbook as well as article listed in this week's forum form there're several factors that can affect memory, with the overarching theme of the malleability of human memory. One of the factors that can affect memory is suggestibility. As stated in the Reading the way and interviewer formats a…

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our teeth and forgetting how to do it makes a huge difference. In normal aging, our brains slow down, but, intelligence remains constant. We are not as much bodily and psychologically flexible. We take more period of time to process information. Memory changes…

This article focuses on phantom pains. People with amputated limbs wonder if they are actually feeling something touch them or if it is just a figment of their imagination. In this article researchers gave their opinions on why this happens and they explained why it is possible. It talks about the primary somatosensory cortex, primary visual cortex, and the motor cortex function before and after the limb has been amputated. The researchers use an illusion called cutaneous rabbit illusion, which…

Memories are cherished and treasured. Whether it is good or bad, those happy and sad memories are engraved in us and cannot be taken away from us. But what if as we aged, those treasured memories are fading and soon to be losing? Currently, it appears almost every individual has experienced, or has a loved one who are being taken away of a very serious and often can be a fatal disease known as Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer Disease (AD) is one of the most common genetic disorders marked by…

One cognitive process that questions the reliability of the minds cognitive processes is memory. Memory is a very significant part of eye-witness testimony (EWT) which is a statement given by people that were either involved in an event or witnessed the event. EWT is vital in the criminal justice system as a way of testifying in criminal trials and relies solely on the accuracy of the person’s memory. Therefore, it is a very important that the testimony is reliable as it often has the power to…

Memory is one the most amazing abilities a human being can have. We have the power to store, retain and recall our past life experiences. Although we can recall our memories, what is important to know is that we also have the power to alter our memories without even knowing. Alteration of memory can happen through current experiences and influences, which is what happened to Jennifer Thompson. She was so sure that Ronald Cotton raped her, that when she faced her actual rapist in court she…

interview, or CI where certain techniques are employed to elicit more accurate details in memory. This is an important point of research because the extensive literature on the misinformation effect shows that witnesses who have been exposed to misinformation may recall these misleading details during later testimony (Rivard, Lapaglia, Wilford, Chan, Fisher, 2013). Past research has indicated that taking an initial memory test can enhance one’s retention of learned material. For this study in…