Bahrick et al Flashcards

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what did Bahrick investigate

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Duration in LTM

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what was the aim of the study

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-LTM within its natural context
-important more remembered over time
compare visual and verbal

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what was the procedure of this study

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-400 participants 17-74
-free recall test, names in graduation class
-photo recognition, 50 photos in year book
- name recognition test

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what were the results of the study

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90% accuracy in identifying names and faces
-48 years old declined to 80%
- free recall was less good, 15 years 60% to 30%

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what are the conclusions of this study

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  • loss of memory over time
    -remember names ( verbal ) as well as faces (visual)
    -recognition better than recall
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A03- confounding variables

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  • could have rehearsed info
    -might see there classmates regularly
  • lack of control an issue in studies carried out in real world
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A03- good way to test memory

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  • lab studies not true to real life and prove poor retention
    -lab info often trivial , little to an individual
    – greater validity
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