Encoding and an ESSAY

An in-depth look and replication of Baddeley (1966), which most of us managed to get our heads round by the end of the lesson. The powerpoint containing all the stimuli is here.

You need to be consolidating the material learnt now after every lesson. This means reading over your class notes and then the relevant section in your textbook, amending your notes as necessary, and checking it all makes sense. Look in other texts if necessary - there are plenty in the sixth form study room. Test yourself with the summary questions in the textbook. A VERY useful document including answers to the summary questions and a glossary is here.

We also looked at visual encoding in short-term memory. The ppt on Brandimote et al is here.

Your first essay for me is due on Tuesday 18th October. A suggested plan is here. Title:

‘Give a brief account of the differences between STM and LTM, and consider the extent to which research supports the distinction between them’ (12 marks).