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apply my strengths in a way that would increase my motivation. I learned that things that I felt were weaknesses was actually a strength in so many ways. Learning about the different learning styles has given me a better understanding and a way to not only use the info for myself but also in teaching others. I have gained a better understanding that we all learn differently and it 's important to make sure that when you are teaching a group of people to keep that into consideration. Applying my…

briefly discussed. Anterograde amnesia is “a severe loss of the ability to form new episodic and semantic memories” (Gluck, Mercado, Myers, 2014). It is the most noticeable amnesia present in patient H.M. Hippocampal region damage results in difficulty learning new information – especially episodic learning of events and facts (Gluck, Mercado,…

Memory and personal identity are an integral part of our lives. These characteristics and traits assist us in the way we make decisions and approach situations. Memory in relation to personal identity is a topic that has been studied by several Philosophers. The question of whether or not memory presupposes identity is a circular one, and therefore makes this question important. To study this, I looked at Parfits theory of Psychological continuity, and how it was seen as problematic due to its…

amnesia and its affects. One of them is that most people with amnesia forget everything about their identities and all of their past memories. A second is that one way to get rid of amnesia is to have another head injury (Lilienfeld, Lynn, Ruscio, Beyerstein, 2010). Theses myths are a problem if left unaddressed because it causes people to have misconceptions about memory, learning and how the brain works. It is also important to discredit the myth so people know what to except if they…

For this report I interviewed my great grandmother, Margaret Westphal, about the changes she is encountering within each domain throughout late adulthood. Last April she celebrated her 76th birthday and appears to be aging successfully according to John Rowe and Robert Kahn (Boyd & Bee, 2012, p. 462). Rowe and Kahn define successful aging as maintaining physical health, cognitive abilities, being involved in social and productive activities, and being satisfied with life. (Boyd & Bee, 2012, p.…

The Good Times As D.H. Lawrence listens to a woman singing and playing piano, he experiences a moment of involuntary memory that is connected to his mother. In his poem “Piano”, Lawrence begins by stating, “softly in the dusk, a woman is singing to me” (1). By using descriptive text throughout the poem, Lawrence illustrates the memory of, “hymns in the cozy parlor, the tinkling piano our guide” (8). Lawrence explains that the singer is “taking me back down the vista of years” which makes it…

Loftus and Hyman performed psychology research that showcased that memories have inaccuracies. Because of their help, psychologists understand that memories are not always exact. Memories stimulate different types of responses. In addition, certain memories showcase strong emotions which allow those memories to be remembered longer. These emotions include not only fear and horror, but also joy and excitement. Every person experiences an exciting moment in their life. Whether it is a…

one’s comprehension of the self are thought to be profoundly influenced by the individual’s memory. Hence, one may not only view the self as a concept or as an image, but also “think of the self as one’s memory for oneself” (Klein). Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind sets the focus on this dynamic, examining the impairment imposed on its characters’ perception of their own identity caused by the selective memory erasure. The film portrays the disruption of the consciousness engendered by…

What is dementia? Dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. It is not one specific disease. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Brain function is affected enough to interfere with the person’s normal social or working life. Who gets dementia? Most people with dementia are older, but it is important to remember that not all older people get dementia. It is not a normal part of ageing. Dementia can…

basic human survival. These needs include but are not limited to sex, emotion reactions (anger, fear,sadness,etc). The amygdala also triggers aversive cues such as sweaty palms in response to high tension situations. The amygdala helps to process memories in a way that is beneficial to survival. For example in one was bitten by a dog, the amygdala would process that event as distressing, resulting in an increased alertness around dogs in the future. Due to its highly emotional nature, the…