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Basic researchers unlock the secrets of nature; applied researchers
unlock the means by which those secrets of nature can change
people's lives. Neither basic nor applied research has an
independent impact. These volumes examine the convergence of basic
and applied research in the field of memory. "Volume 1: Theory and
Context, " focuses on the methods for understanding and applying
basic memory theory, while "Volume 2: Practical Applications, "
expands the understanding of practical memory research by providing
in-depth research examples and findings.
The organization of the first Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (SARMAC) conference centered around two specifically identifiable research topics -- autobiographical memory and eyewitness memory. These two areas -- long-time staples on the menu of investigators of memory in more natural settings -- differ on a variety of dimensions, perhaps most notably in their specific goals for scientific inquiry and application. For many questions about memory and cognition that are of interest to scientific psychology, there have been historical as well as rather arbitrary reasons for their assignment to the autobiographical or eyewitness memory fields. Perhaps as a result of differing historical orientations, the first volume's seven autobiographical memory chapters focus upon the qualities or types of recall from research participants, whereas the seven chapters in the eyewitness memory volume generally focus upon the quantity (a concern for completeness) and accuracy of recall. This interest in the ultimate end-product and its application within the legal process in general encourages eyewitness memory investigators to modify their testing procedures continually in an attempt to gain even more information from participants about an event. Indeed, several of the eyewitness memory chapters reflect such attempts. Beyond the specific contributions of each chapter to the literature on autobiographical and eyewitness memory, the editors hope that the reader will come away with some general observations: * the autobiographical and eyewitness memory fields are thriving; * these two fields are likely to remain center stage in the further investigation of memory in natural contexts; * although the autobiographical and eyewitness memory chapters have been segregated in these two volumes, the separation is often more arbitrary than real and connections between the two areas abound; * the two research traditions are entirely mindful of fundamental laboratory methods, research, and theory -- sometimes drawing their research inspirations from that quarter; and * the two fields -- though driven largely by everyday memory concerns -- can contribute to a more basic understanding of memory at both an empirical and a theoretical level.
The organization of the first Society for Applied Research in Memory and Cognition (SARMAC) conference centered around two specifically identifiable research topics -- autobiographical memory and eyewitness memory. These two areas -- long-time staples on the menu of investigators of memory in more natural settings -- differ on a variety of dimensions, perhaps most notably on their specific goals for scientific inquiry and application. For many questions about memory and cognition that are of interest to scientific psychology, there have been historical as well as rather arbitrary reasons for their assignment to the autobiographical or eyewitness memory fields. Perhaps as a result of differing historical orientations, the first volume's seven autobiographical memory chapters focus upon the qualities or types of recall from research participants, whereas the seven chapters in the eyewitness memory volume generally focus upon the quantity (a concern for completeness) and accuracy of recall. This interest in the ultimate end-product and its application within the legal process in general encourages eyewitness memory investigators to modify their testing procedures continually in an attempt to gain even more information from participants about an event. Indeed, several of the eyewitness memory chapters reflect such attempts. Beyond the specific contributions of each chapter to the literature on autobiographical and eyewitness memory, the editors hope that the reader will come away with some general observations: * the autobiographical and eyewitness memory fields are thriving; * these two fields are likely to remain center stage in the further investigation of memory in natural contexts; * although the autobiographical and eyewitness memory chapters have been segregated in these two volumes, the separation is often more arbitrary than real and connections between the two areas abound; * the two research traditions are entirely mindful of fundamental laboratory methods, research, and theory -- sometimes drawing their research inspirations from that quarter; and * the two fields -- though driven largely by everyday memory concerns -- can contribute to a more basic understanding of memory at both an empirical and a theoretical level.
The organization of the first Society for Applied Research in
Memory and Cognition (SARMAC) conference centered around two
specifically identifiable research topics -- autobiographical
memory and eyewitness memory. These two areas -- long-time staples
on the menu of investigators of memory in more natural settings --
differ on a variety of dimensions, perhaps most notably on their
specific goals for scientific inquiry and application. For many
questions about memory and cognition that are of interest to
scientific psychology, there have been historical as well as rather
arbitrary reasons for their assignment to the autobiographical or
eyewitness memory fields.
Basic researchers unlock the secrets of nature; applied researchers
unlock the means by which those secrets of nature can change
people's lives. Neither basic nor applied research has an
independent impact. These volumes examine the convergence of basic
and applied research in the field of memory. "Volume 1: Theory and
Context," focuses on the methods for understanding and applying
basic memory theory, while "Volume 2: Practical Applications,"
expands the understanding of practical memory research by providing
in-depth research examples and findings.
The field of applied cognitive psychology represents a new emphasis
within cognitive psychology. Although interesting applied research
has been published over the last several decades, and more
frequently in the last dozen years, this is the first comprehensive
book written about the progress in this new applied area. This text
presents the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology that
may be applied to problems of the real world and describes the
current range of cognitive applications to real-world situations.
The organization of the first Society for Applied Research in
Memory and Cognition (SARMAC) conference centered around two
specifically identifiable research topics -- autobiographical
memory and eyewitness memory. These two areas -- long-time staples
on the menu of investigators of memory in more natural settings --
differ on a variety of dimensions, perhaps most notably in their
specific goals for scientific inquiry and application. For many
questions about memory and cognition that are of interest to
scientific psychology, there have been historical as well as rather
arbitrary reasons for their assignment to the autobiographical or
eyewitness memory fields.
Memory Improvement: Implications for Memory Theory brings together researchers working on various aspects in the field. Recent findings on memory improvement are examined, and their relevance to memory theory is demonstrated. A majority of the chapters review how certain psychological factors (psychopharmacology, emotional state, metamemory, strategies, practice, external aids, social interaction, context, and attention) may be influenced to improve one's memory. In the final chapters an attempt is made to relate memory-improvement phenomena to the theory of memory improvement and to memory theory in general. This book extends understanding of memory and questions to what extent the memory system functions independently of the rest of the psychological system. The book is aimed at a broad spectrum of psychologists interested in state-of-the-art memory-improvement research from both a practical and a theoretical perspective.
In 1885 Herman Ebbinghaus showed the world how the scientific method could be applied to the elusive phenomena of memory. But what of work on memory before Ebbinghaus? The long ascendance of the Ebbinghaus tradition has eclipsed the contributions of scholars before Ebbinghaus. "Memory in " "Historical Perspective" draws together for the first time a collection of writings that figured prominently in scholarly thought about memory from the 8th century B. C. until the scientific investigation of memory began in the late 19th century. "Memory in Historical Perspective" will be of value to students, researchers, teachers, and writers who wish to place the study of memory in its historical context. The writings are thought-provoking; they deal with a wide range of basic issues in memory in a direct and refreshing way. A study of these writings will stimulate insights into current issues about memory in psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, anthropology, and education.
The field of applied cognitive psychology represents a new emphasis within cognitive psychology. Although interesting applied research has been published over the last several decades, and more frequently in the last dozen years, this is the first comprehensive book written about the progress in this new applied area. This text presents the theory and methodology of cognitive psychology that may be applied to problems of the real world and describes the current range of cognitive applications to real-world situations. In addition, Applied Cognitive Psychology: *identifies the rudimentary principles of basic theory (e.g., perception, comprehension, learning, retention, remembering, reasoning, problem solving, and communication) that lend themselves to application; *examines a range of cognitive products and services; *begins with an explanation of the differences between basic and applied science, especially in cognitive psychology across discipline areas; *is the first cognitive text to familiarize students with the institutional and social factors that affect communication between basic and applied researchers and, therefore, determine the success of application efforts; *presents applications important to many problems in society and demonstrates the value of basic research in leading to these important applications; and *cites a substantial number of references to help readers who want to apply cognitive psychology to do so. The text is intended to be used by students who are concurrently studying cognitive psychology or applied cognitive psychology. It could be used with graduate students as well as with undergraduates.
Basic researchers unlock the secrets of nature; applied researchers
unlock the means by which those secrets of nature can change
people's lives. Neither basic nor applied research has an
independent impact. These volumes examine the convergence of basic
and applied research in the field of memory. "Volume 1: Theory and
Context, " focuses on the methods for understanding and applying
basic memory theory, while "Volume 2: Practical Applications, "
expands the understanding of practical memory research by providing
in-depth research examples and findings.
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