Memory Errors in Real Life

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Memory Errors in Real Life

Laypersons are often unaware of the extent to which memory errors (including memory of events that did not occur and memory distortions) are commonplace and widespread. The purpose of this assignment is to make you think of not only memory errors in real life, but also the reasons behind their occurrence. Consider the steps listed below:

  • Read the “Adaptive Constructive Processes and the Future of Memory” and “A Range of Memory Possibilities: The Challenge of the false Memory Debate for Clinicians and Researchers” articles, which offer an overview of memory errors and their origins.
  • Keep in mind that your textbook is another valuable source of information regarding memory errors.
  • Select a case mentioned in a news article where memory errors have been known or can be assumed to have occurred (e.g., eyewitness testimony, instances of recovered memories of traumatic experiences, etc.).
  • Describe the main features of the errors, their consequences, and their possible sources (i.e., what are the features of human memory that make the errors possible?).

Engage your critical thinking skills:

  • Explain what cognitive psychology suggests that people do to decrease the occurrence of the memory errors that you discuss in your paper. If these errors cannot be avoided, what does cognitive psychology suggest that people do to prevent the often damaging consequences of such errors?
  • Note that statements regarding the inaccuracy of human memory, and strategies to decrease the occurrence of errors and their consequences are to be supported by scientific evidence collected by experts. Thus, review the literature on memory errors and use at least two peer-reviewed articles that can answer the questions above.
  • Must begin with an introduction to the selected topic in which you define all concepts that will be discussed in the paper.
  • Include a brief description of the memory errors featured in the selected news article as well as discussing potential sources and known or likely consequences according to the guidelines described above.
  • Include a conclusion expressing your thoughts about how these memory errors can be prevented or reduced, and the extent to which their often dreadful consequences can be minimized. Keep in mind that although your opinion is valuable, it needs to be supported by scientific evidence.

The Memory Errors in Real Life Paper

  • Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least two additional scholarly sources in addition to the course text. The articles that you are asked to read for this assignment (Madill, 2004; Schacter, 2012) can be mentioned in your paper and can be included in the reference section, but a minimum of two additional articles is required.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesView in a new window table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

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Memories in Real Life
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Introduction
Memory errors can refer to the inaccurate recall of an event or a total loss of memory
concerning the event. The errors occur due to various reasons including environmental factors,
expectations, and emotional involvement. An extended retention interval increases the possibility
of a memory error. Although most errors occur in people with psychiatric conditions, other
causes include age, brain damage, emotional factors and spreading activation (Macleod &
Saunders, 2008). The two most popular areas of memory errors especially in lawsuits include the
child abuse cases and eyewitness testimony. A false memory refers to the psychological
disturbance of inaccurate or non-existent memories and is considered in sexual abuse cases
(Madill & Holch, 2004). This article explores regard to false memories of sexual assault, the
causes, consequences and preventive measures
False memory of sexual abuse
In a lawsuit running for over fourteen years, Charlotte Johnson accuses her parents of
sexual abuse. The parents moved to court to sue the concerned hospital and psychiatrist of
implanting false memories in their daughter’s memory during therapy. The patient accuses he
father as the sexual offender with the mother being an accomplish in the act purported to have
occurred in her childhood (Steven, 2010). The memories resurface during adulthood while
undergoing therapy. Her parents denied the accusations saying that t...


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