Details
Extraordinary Memories for Exceptional Events
Essays in Cognitive Psychology
CHF 65.01 |
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Verlag: | Psychology Press |
Format: | EPUB |
Veröffentl.: | 04.05.2012 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9781136499364 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 232 |
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Beschreibungen
Not all memories are created equal. Our memories for some very exceptional events seem to stand out in our minds, and as such they may form the very core of who we are. Perhaps you have a vivid recollection of a fateful day, an unforgettable face, or a hilarious joke. This book summarizes theories and data that provide insight into these extraordinary memories for exceptional events. The book begins with a classification scheme for exceptional events, followed by a theoretical overview grounded in four metaphors of memory. The classification scheme and theoretical perspectives are used to explore topics including: flashbulb memories, the influence of emotion on memory, the bizarre imagery effect, the humor effect, the serial position effect, and the isolation effect. The conclusion provides a framework for understanding these outstanding memories for exceptional events.