Lifespan Development of Human Memory - Hardcover

Graf, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026207236X ISBN 13: 9780262072366

Publisher: MIT Press, 2002

Synopsis

An original approach to memory development that views memory as a continuous process of growth and loss over the human lifespan rather than as a series of separate periods. Until recently, the vast majority of memory research used only university students and other young adults as subjects. Although such research successfully introduced new methodologies and theoretical concepts, it created a bias in our understanding of the lifespan development of memory. This book signals a departure from young-adult-centered research. It views the lifespan development of memory as a continuous process of growth and loss, where each phase of development raises unique questions favoring distinct research methods and theoretical approaches. Drawing on a broad range of investigative strategies, the book lays the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of the lifespan development of human memory. Topics include the childhood and adulthood development of working memory, episodic and autobiographical memory, and prospective memory, as well as the breakdown of memory functions in Alzheimer's disease. Of particular interest is the rich diversity of approaches, methods, and theories. The book takes an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on work from psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, and biochemistry.

About this title

Synopsis:

Until recently, the vast majority of memory research used only students and other young adults as subjects. Although such research succesfully introduced new methodologies and theoretical concepts, it created a bias in our understanding of the lifespan development of memory. This book signals a departure from young-adult-centred research. It views the lifespan development of memory as a continuous process of growth and loss, where each phase of development raises unique questions favouring distinct research methods and theoretical approaches. Drawing on a broad range of investigative strategies, the book lays the foundation for a comprehensive understanding of the lifespan development of human memory. Topics include the childhood and adulthood development of working memory, episodic and autobiographical memory, and prospective memory, as well as the breakdown of memory functions in Alzheimer's disease. Of particular interest is the rich diversity of approaches, methods and theories. The book takes an interdisciplinary perspective, drawing on work from psychology, psychiatry, gerontology and biochemistry.

About the Author:

Peter Graf is Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia.

About this edition

• Publisher: MIT Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 026207236X
• ISBN 13: 9780262072366
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304