Cognitive Approach - Influence of emotion in cognitive processes Flashcards
1
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what is flashbulb memory?
A
in depth, vivid, long lasting memories
2
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when are they formed?
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when a shocking event occurs
3
Q
what is the problem with flashbulb memories?
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confidence in reliability of flashbulb memories is high, but there is relatively little evidence to suggest that these flashbulb memories are actually any more reliable than any other memories
4
Q
what system is used for formation of memories?
A
Neural mechanisms in the limbic system
5
Q
what system is used for formation of emotion?
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amygdala is involved with emotions
6
Q
what is the study?
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neisser & harsch
7
Q
what is the sample?
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44 first year students
8
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what was the procedure?
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- participants wrote a description about their experiences when they heard of the space shuttle crash
- repeated procedure 32-34 months later
- rate confidence of scale of 1-5
9
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what were the results?
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- memories changed over time
- 21% changed to 45% reporting they heard about it on TV
- high levels of confidence
10
Q
what was the conclusion?
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- flashbulb memories produce vivid, detailed memories
- confidence increases but memories can become distorted
11
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link back to conclusion
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- shows discrepencies in pps answers as a result of time
- emotional response impacted the validity of their memory
- believed memories were accurate while extraneous variables may have had an effect
