1st Edition
The Processing of Memories (PLE: Memory) Forgetting and Retention
By Norman E. Spear
Copyright 1978
570 Pages
by
Psychology Press
570 Pages
by
Psychology Press
570 Pages
by
Psychology Press
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Originally published in 1978, this volume contains the evidence that is most crucial for our understanding the processes of forgetting and retention. Organized in terms of problem areas and issues that are particularly pertinent to understanding these processes, the book deals with both animal and human studies. The author begins by defining the topic and reviewing its historical development. A... Read more
Preface 1. Introduction and Historical Perspective 2. Contextual Determinants of Retention 3. Retention after Short Intervals 4. Analysis of Sources of Forgetting Affecting Long-Term Retention 5. Further Sources of Forgetting and Related Issues 6. The Abnormal Processing of Memories 7. Experimental Analysis of Amnesia and Hypermnesia 8. Three Major Issues 9. Brief Comments on Selected Issues. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
Biography
Norman E. Spear
