My new knowledge of memory could actually help me. I could apply techniques like the spacing affect to help me absorb more information for my classes. Also, I now know that making associations with information helps me remember said information. But that's only if I actually apply it. We'll see. The process of recall becomes easier when you have things that trigger what you're trying to remember. Before this unit, I never thought that memories were so easily changed and falsified. Witness testimonies don't hold as much weight anymore. It kind of scares me that I could be recalling a childhood memory that never actually happened. So now I have another way to freak myself out.
P.S. I'm not very eloquent today. Sorry.
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Shannon has some really good points, even if she wasn't very eloquent that day. :)
I definitely agree that we could use the information we learned to study for tests (for example, the psych one!). Learning how to use our memories to our advantage is an awesome thing to know, especially as a student.
Of course, like Shannon said, it all depends on whether or not we choose to use our skills for that purpose. :)
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