The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

1. Articulate the three processes of memory: encoding, retention, and retrieval.
2. Understand the different types of memory.
3. Describe how people forget things.
4. Put the psychological research from this chapter to use in your own study habits.
5. Explain why autobiographical memories are important.

After studying Chapter 8, you will be able to:

• Develop your own study strategies based on a scientific understanding of memory;
• Understand how your autobiographical memories have played a role in forming your identity and social bonds with friends and family;
• Describe how to keep your brain in good shape to help lessen the effects of aging on memory.