Psychology of Human Memory
PSYC 341
Spring 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 341 |
This seminar course is designed to provide students with an in-depth exploration of the psychological science of human memory. We will examine current issues and theories in human memory research and the methods by which human memory is explored. Both classic and contemporary research findings from the disciplines of cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropsychology will be brought together to paint a picture of the current understanding of human memory. Topics to be covered include different memory systems and frameworks (e.g., working memory, semantic memory, episodic memory), remembering and forgetting (e.g., phenomenal experience of remembering, various mechanisms of forgetting), reality/source monitoring (e.g., memory attributions, true and false memories), the influence of emotional and social factors on memory (e.g., social remembering), and memory in clinical populations. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(NS&B)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Selected book chapters and journal articles. Sample selection of readings include:
Dunsmoor, J., Murty, V., Davachi, L., & Phelps, E. A. (2015). Emotional learning selectively and retroactively strengthens memories for related events. NATURE, 520, 345-348.
Johnson, M. K. (2006). Memory and reality. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST, 61, 760-771.
Karpicke, J. D. & Roediger, H. L., III. (2008). The critical importance of retrieval for learning. SCIENCE, 319, 966-968.
Newman, E. J., & Lindsay, D. S. (2009). False memories: What the hell are they for? APPLIED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, 23, 1105-1121.
Schacter, D. L., Benoit, R. G., & Szpunar, K. K. (2017). Episodic future thinking: Mechanisms and functions. CURRENT OPINION IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 17, 41-50.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Attendance and participation, class presentations and discussion, and a final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
In addition to submitting a POI request electronically, students will be required to email the instructor with their class year, (intended) major(s), a list of related courses, and a written explanation for why they would like to take this course during the first days of pre-registration period. Preference will be given to students who have taken relevant breadth courses (e.g., Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience). |
| Instructor(s): Kim,Kyungmi Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: FISK121; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 10 | 1st Ranked: 5 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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