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Understanding Murdock's 1962 Serial Position Study and Memory Psychology

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Understanding Murdock's 1962 Serial Position Study and Memory Psychology

The serial position effect and memory models in psychology, focusing on Murdock's serial position curve study and related theories of memory and perception.

Key points:

  • Explores the multi store model of memory by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968)
  • Details Murdock's 1962 experiment on memory recall
  • Examines Bartlett's War of the Ghosts study (1932)
  • Discusses theories of perception including Gibson's direct theory and Gregory's constructivist approach
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<p>Murdock's serial position study in 1962 aimed to prove the existence of short-term memory and was based on the multi-store model propose

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Page 2: Bartlett's Study and Perception Theories

This page explores Bartlett's War of the Ghosts study from 1932 and introduces Gibson's direct theory of perception.

Definition: Reconstructive memory theory suggests that memories are rebuilt based on individual experiences and expectations.

The methodology of Bartlett's study involved:

  • Participants reading a Native American story
  • 15-minute reading period
  • Serial reproduction technique

Highlight: Results showed significant story alterations as participants modified details to align with their cultural understanding.

Quote: "Memory is not accurate at recording events but constructed and reconstructed to fit with individuals' own experiences."

Gibson's direct theory of perception introduces:

  • Motion parallax concept
  • Relative size and height perception
  • Three-dimensional world perception

Vocabulary:

  • Motion Parallax: Visual field changes where closer objects appear to move faster than distant ones
  • Ecological Validity: The degree to which research findings can be applied to real-world situations

<p>Murdock's serial position study in 1962 aimed to prove the existence of short-term memory and was based on the multi-store model propose

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Page 2: Bartlett's War of the Ghosts and Perception Theories

This page details Bartlett's 1932 study and introduces Gibson's direct theory of perception.

Definition: Gibson's direct theory suggests perception occurs purely through sensory information without internal processing.

Example: Motion parallax demonstrates how closer objects appear to move faster than distant ones in our visual field.

Highlight: Bartlett's study revealed how memory reconstruction is influenced by cultural background and personal experiences.

The study's evaluation shows:

  • Supports reconstructive memory theory
  • Provides real-world applications
  • Limited predictive capability for emotional influences on memory

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The serial position effect and memory models in psychology, focusing on Murdock's serial position curve study and related theories of memory and perception.

Key points:

  • Explores the multi store model of memory by Atkinson and Shiffrin (1968)
  • Details Murdock's 1962 experiment on memory recall
  • Examines Bartlett's War of the Ghosts study (1932)
  • Discusses theories of perception including Gibson's direct theory and Gregory's constructivist approach
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Page 2: Bartlett's Study and Perception Theories

This page explores Bartlett's War of the Ghosts study from 1932 and introduces Gibson's direct theory of perception.

Definition: Reconstructive memory theory suggests that memories are rebuilt based on individual experiences and expectations.

The methodology of Bartlett's study involved:

  • Participants reading a Native American story
  • 15-minute reading period
  • Serial reproduction technique

Highlight: Results showed significant story alterations as participants modified details to align with their cultural understanding.

Quote: "Memory is not accurate at recording events but constructed and reconstructed to fit with individuals' own experiences."

Gibson's direct theory of perception introduces:

  • Motion parallax concept
  • Relative size and height perception
  • Three-dimensional world perception

Vocabulary:

  • Motion Parallax: Visual field changes where closer objects appear to move faster than distant ones
  • Ecological Validity: The degree to which research findings can be applied to real-world situations

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Page 2: Bartlett's War of the Ghosts and Perception Theories

This page details Bartlett's 1932 study and introduces Gibson's direct theory of perception.

Definition: Gibson's direct theory suggests perception occurs purely through sensory information without internal processing.

Example: Motion parallax demonstrates how closer objects appear to move faster than distant ones in our visual field.

Highlight: Bartlett's study revealed how memory reconstruction is influenced by cultural background and personal experiences.

The study's evaluation shows:

  • Supports reconstructive memory theory
  • Provides real-world applications
  • Limited predictive capability for emotional influences on memory

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Page 1: Multi-Store Model and Murdock's Study

The page introduces the fundamental concepts of memory psychology, particularly focusing on the multi store model of memory atkinson and shiffrin.

Definition: The multi-store model consists of three distinct memory stores: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Highlight: Short-term memory has a capacity of 7±2 items with a duration of approximately 18 seconds.

The page details Murdock's serial position curve study method, which involved:

  • 16 participants
  • Lists of 20 words presented at one word per second
  • 90-second recall period
  • Six repetitions over several days

Example: The serial position effect demonstrates better recall of words at the beginning (primacy effect) and end (recency effect) of a list.

Vocabulary:

  • Primacy Effect: Better recall of items at the start of a list
  • Recency Effect: Better recall of items at the end of a list

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