H.M Flashcards
1
Q
what was wrong with HM?
A
had severe epilepsy
2
Q
what was removed?
A
had hippocampus removed
3
Q
what couldn’t HM do?
A
make new semantic memories
4
Q
what could HM do?
A
make procedural memories
access old LTM
use STM
5
Q
what was good about HM study?
A
useful-able to tell us ow brain makes new types of memory and research we couldn’t do for ethical reasons
case studies are rich in detail
study used number of different methods- more valid as tests back each other up
6
Q
what was bad about HM study?
A
small sample
unique to one person- not representative
brain damaged subjects cause ethical issues- informed consent?
