Baddley Coding -LTM Flashcards
1
Q
What was the aim
A
How we code information in our LTM
2
Q
What happened
A
PPts were given words in 4 categories 2/4 sounded semantically similar list (Kip,doze,nap,sleep)
3
Q
When were more mistakes made ?
A
On the semantically simmiler list
4
Q
Conclusion
A
LTM mainly codes semantically
5
Q
Badeley coding Strength
A
Had high control over extraneous variables
Controlled setting (a lab )
Likely to establish cause and effect between the independent variable
Thus increasing internal validity
6
Q
Bradley coding weakens
A
Lack mundae reaslism
Unrealistic task as it’s difficult to generalise findings to real life examples
Does not reflect real life memory activities of what we are trying to remember are more meaningful
