Memory- Bahrick duration In LTM

Question 1

Memory
Duration in LTM Method

Answer 1

Investigators interviewed grads from highschool in America over 50 yr period 392 grads shown set of photographs from school yrbook n participants split in 2 groups
1 photo recognition group= given list of names to match with photo
2 recall group=no list of names just asked to match photo

Question 2

Memory duration in LTM results

Answer 2

1= 15 yrs 90% accurately match
= 48 yrs 70% accurately match
2= 15 yr 60%
= 48 yr 30%
Long time atleast 48 yrs

Question 3

Memory duration in LTM
High ecological val

Answer 3

Used meaningful stimulus material
Ppls mems of life tested
Valuable real life evidence

Question 4

Memory duration of LTM
Low control

Answer 4

Longetudinal stud
Identification of classmates could be due to external factors
Maybe neighbours or married