Current issues in applied memory research

Research on applied memory is one of the most active, interesting and vibrant areas in experimental psychology today. This book provides descriptions of cutting-edge research and applies them to three key areas of contemporary investigation: education, the law and neuroscience.In the area of educati...

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Other Authors: Davies, Graham, 1943- (-), Wright, Daniel B.
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Psychology Press 2009.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Current Issues in Memory
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Summary:Research on applied memory is one of the most active, interesting and vibrant areas in experimental psychology today. This book provides descriptions of cutting-edge research and applies them to three key areas of contemporary investigation: education, the law and neuroscience.In the area of education, findings from the study of memory are described which could have a major impact on testing practice, revision techniques for examinations and teaching basic literacy and numeracy. In applications to the law, recent findings shed new light on the dynamics of child abuse investiga
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (277 p.)
ISBN:9781135263423
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