INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING PRIMER Early Career ...

Chapter 6: Memory
COVERAGE SUGGESTIONS
2 class periods (100 min – 150 min):
Encoding: Transforming perceptions into memories
Storage: Maintaining memories over time (sensory storage, short-term storage
and working memory, long-term storage)
Retrieval: Getting information out
If you have a 3rd class period, you might also consider covering:
Multiple forms of memory
• Explicit and implicit memories
• Semantic and episodic memories
Memory failures
• Forgetting
• Memory construction (Although this is not a required topic, many students are
intrigued by learning about false memories/repressed memories. This would
be a great topic for class discussion)
• Improving memory (Although this not a required topic, many students will
benefit from going over techniques that they can utilize to improve their study
habits)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Jennifer J. Stiegler-Balfour
University of New England
1.2: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning and cognition
1.4: Explain major perspectives of cognitive psychology
Compare and contrast major perspectives in cognitive psychology
Describe advantages and limitations of major theoretical perspectives of
cognitive psychology
2.3: Evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological
research
(as suggested by APA guidelines, 2007)
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