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Memory and Society - Psychological Perspectives (Paperback)
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Memory and Society - Psychological Perspectives (Paperback)
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Memory and Society explores the social factors which influence
human memory and our conceptualisation 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
rememberer's 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
psychologists working in the fields of memory and society.
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