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Memory and Society - Psychological Perspectives (Hardcover)
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Memory and Society - Psychological Perspectives (Hardcover)
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"Memory and Society" explores the social factors which influence
human memory and our conceptualization of memory. It examines the
relationships between memory, society and culture and considers the
relevance of theories of memory to real world issues.
The opening section deals with the topic of autobiographical
memory. It looks at the role of the self; how the self is shaped by
society but also how it is the self which encodes and constructs
memories. The Reconstructive nature of episodic memory is
considered and how the present acts as the basis for remembering
the past, with the remembereras beliefs, desires and
interpretations playing a central role.
The middle section looks at the influence of the social environment
on learning. It debates the relevance of the application of basic
principles gained in laboratory settings to learning and memory in
social settings. These principles are used to throw light on topics
such as e-learning, eyewitness testimonies and optimal treatment
and thinking. Moreover, these real world scenarios are themselves
used to throw light on basic principles and how they can be
improved.
The final section looks at the social consequences and costs of
memory deficits, covering normal aging and pathological changes in
old age, memory deficits related to dyslexia, working memory
problems in everyday cognition, problems in executive functions in
chronic alcoholics, and Korsakoff amnesics. It also examines
methods of rehabilitation for everyday life.
Incorporating contributions from leading international authorities
in memory research, as well as new data and ideas for the direction
of future research, this book will be invaluable to
psychologistsworking in the fields of memory and society.
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