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Episode 20: The Reliability of Memory

Episode 20: The Reliability of Memory

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast


Episode 20: The Reliability of Memory

FromThe Science of Everything Podcast

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

An analysis of the various biases that effect the accuracy of human memory, including a discussion of spatial memory distortions, the impact of schema on memory, source monitoring failure, and the misinformation effect. I also discuss the interesting research regarding false memories, eyewitness memory, and flashbulb memories.
Released:
Jun 30, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Here I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many fascinating insights that the scientific method yields about the world around us.