Memory Past Paper (OCR)

Starter: Discuss the following questions on your tables... Note down some ideas as you discuss 1. How good is your memory? 2. How often do use it? 3. Write down how you have used your memory in the last 30 minutes 4. What would life be like if you lost your memory? Memory Wh...

Starter: Discuss the following questions on your tables... Note down some ideas as you discuss 1. How good is your memory? 2. How often do use it? 3. Write down how you have used your memory in the last 30 minutes 4. What would life be like if you lost your memory? Memory What is Memory? Miss Russell Lesson Objectives What is memory? Understan To describe features of memory including d (AO1) encoding, storage and retrieval Apply To explain real life memory examples using the (AO2) features of memory Evaluate To discuss strategies for improving memory (AO3) Stretch To assess strategies for improving memory, (AO3) considering which is most effective Memory Memory is a cognitive process. Cognition means 'knowing' But how does it work? You are about to take part in a mini memory experiment You will see 15 words. You have 30 seconds to learn them. When the slide changes, write them down using the sheet Words Pencil Handbag Therefore Doctor Model Peace South Photo Sofa Attraction Plant Chocolate Thrilling Attitude Cube Rug Recall as many as you can! Recall as many as you Recall as many as you can! can! (circle the ones that you saw!) Pizza P_______ H_______ People North _ _ Pen Chocolate Tree Happy T_______ D_______ Men Sunshine _ _ Doctor Therefore Pencil South M_______ P_______ Parcel Purse _ Attraction Moon Arc S_______ P_______ Handbag Choose Material Race Matter Sofa S_______ A_______ Peace Television Attitude Through Cake Model P_______ C_______ Mega Thrilling Lose Ruler Cube Remote T_______ A_______ Plant Phobia Photo Rug C_______ R_______ South Computer How many did you get? Pencil Handbag Therefore Doctor Model Peace South Photo Sofa Attraction Plant Chocolate Thrilling Attitude Cube Rug Recall as many as you can! Recall as many as you Recall as many as you can! can! (circle the ones that you saw!) Pizza P_______ H_______ People North _ _ Pen Chocolate T_______ D_______ Tree Happy Men Sunshine _ _ Conditio Doctor Therefore M_______ P_______ Condition Pencil South Condition n1 _ Parcel Purse S_______ P_______ 2 Attraction Moon 3 Free CUED Arc Handbag Recognitio Choose Material Recall RECALL S_______ A_______ Race Sofa Matter Peace n Television P_______ C_______ Attitude Through Cake Model Mega Thrilling T_______ A_______ Lose Ruler Cube Remote C_______ R_______ Phobia Plant Photo Rug South Computer Three methods of retrieval So what can we conclude from this?  How does memory work then?  How were you trying to remember the words? What strategies did you use?  Which condition / method of recall remembered the most words? Why do you think this is?  Video task  Watching the video try to note down how our memory works, including the key features of:  Short term Memory  Long Term Memory  Encoding  Storage  Retrieval https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUoJc0NPajQ To demonstrate...  1) Try to recall the number of windows in your house These are the three types of encoding. 1) Visual (looks)  2) Recall the lyrics of the chorus to your favourite 2) Acoustic (sound) song 3) Semantic (meaning)  3) Recall what a dinosaur is Worksheet  Consolidate these new key terms by completing the worksheet. Self Assess and Improve 1. Encoding: the information must be translated into a form that your brain can understand. 2. Storage: the information is then kept in your brain for a period of time (maybe forever!) 3. Retrieval: the information has to be located and brought back to your brain. Strategies for improving memory How can we improve our memories? Exam Question  Usingyour knowledge of Psychology, explain how memories are encoded. Give an example in your answer. (2 marks)