Practical Aspects (v. 1) (Aspects of Memory) - Softcover

Gruneberg, M. M.; Morris, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415061113 ISBN 13: 9780415061117

Publisher: Routledge, 1992

Synopsis

Since the first edition of "Aspects of Memory" appeared in 1978, there has been a considerable growth of interest in the practical, everyday aspects of memory research. Investigation of some of these topics, such as eyewitnessing, has been underway for several years, but others, such as autobiographical memory and memory for future events, have expanded as a result of the current interest in memory in the real world. This second edition of "Aspects of Memory" explores a number of major applied areas in memory. The first chapter deals with methodological problems involved in applying memory research. The section on eyewitnessing and face recognition shows the contributions made by psychology to forensic problems involving the validity of court room evidence. And the work on memory aids illustrates what psychologists can offer people faced with memory problems. The final chapters on memory of an individual's past history and for future actions demonstrate how vital these topics are in enabling individuals to function as social animals. "Aspects of Memory" gives a coherent introduction to these current approaches to applied memory research for both undergraduates and postgraduates.

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The past decade has witnessed a dramatic increase of interest in the practical applications of memory research: large numbers of psychologists who study memory are now interested in applying their work to the real world. This second edition of Aspects of Memory brings together contributions from a team of internationally recognised experts, and reflects the considerable advances made in the past few years.
Beginning with a chapter on the methodological problems involved in applying memory research, Aspects of Memory goes on to deal with eyewitnessing and face recognition to show that psychology can make valuable contribution to forensic problems of evidence. Other contributions describe work being done on amnesia and the problems of ageing and memory, showing what psychologists can do to help ordinary people faced with major memory problems. The final chapters deal with topics which have only recently begun to be researched - prospective memory (remembering what to do in the future) and autobiographical memory (remembering your own past history. Both these are seen as vital in enabling individuals to function adequately as social animals.
Designed primarily with students in mind, Aspects of Memory provides and excellent up-to-date review of current approaches to applied memory research. A second volume will deal with the theoretical issues that underlie the practical applications. Contributors include: M. Gruneberg, P.E. Morris, A.E. Fruzzette, K. Toland, S.A. Teller, E. Loftus, H.D. Ellis, J.W. Shepherd, A. Mayes, D.M. Burke, D.J. Hermann, M. Palmisano, and J.A. Robinson

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415061113
• ISBN 13: 9780415061117
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288