Memory Types, Limitations, and Social Implications - Lecture 8

Explore the fundamental psychological research on memory in this lecture from Yale University's Introduction to Psychology course. Delve into different memory types, limitations, and enhancement strategies, as well as memory disorders. Examine crucial social implications of memory research, including recovered memories and the impact of suggestibility on eyewitness testimony. Learn about distinctions between short-term and long-term memory, how structure and organization affect long-term memory, memory retrieval processes, and causes of memory failure. Investigate the power of suggestion on memory, and explore topics such as hypnosis, repressed memories, and flashbulb memories. Conclude with a question and answer session on memory-related topics. This comprehensive one-hour lecture, recorded in Spring 2007, offers valuable insights into the complexities of human memory and its implications in various aspects of life.