Theories of Human Memory and Their Application In Education. An Overview

Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Psychology - Cognition, course: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, language: English, abstract: How do our memories store information? Why is it that we can recall a memory at will from decades ago, and what purpose does forgetting information served? These are the questions the following wssay is concerned with. Therefore, after a short introduction into the topic of memory, the most influencal theories of memory storage, ranging from the multi store model to the flashbulb memory theory, are introduced. Additionally, a short overview over the theory of false memories and the weapon effect on eyewitness testimonies is given as well. Finally, a brief conclusion of the findings is given.