Milner (1966): Study Guide Flashcards
What was the aim of Milner’s (1966) study?
To investigate the role of the hippocampus in memory formation by studying a patient (H.M.) who underwent surgery to alleviate seizures.
What was the procedure of Milner’s (1966) study?
Milner used a combination of methods, including:
Interviews with H.M. to assess his memory deficits and daily experiences.
Cognitive testing involving tasks like recall of past events and learning new motor skills (e.g., mirror-drawing).
Observation of H.M.’s behavior in his day-to-day life.
What were the key findings of Milner (1966)?
H.M. was unable to form new episodic or declarative memories (anterograde amnesia), but his procedural memory was intact.
He could learn new motor skills, such as mirror-drawing, but had no recollection of practicing them.
These findings highlighted the critical role of the hippocampus in transferring memories from short-term to long-term storage.
Which memory model does Milner’s (1966) study support?
The study supports the multi-store model of memory by demonstrating the separation between short-term memory, long-term memory, and procedural memory.
