PSYC 4310 - Human Memory

Human Memory is the scientific study of the processes by which we encode, store, and retrieve information. Students in this course will be introduced to the major phenomena, methods, concepts, principles, and theories that make up the field of Human Memory. This course includes topics such as models/theories of memory, neurophysiology of memory, short-term memory, encoding, working memory, episodic and semantic memory, retrieval, procedural memory, incidental and motivated forgetting, autobiographical memory, prospective memory, development and aging memory, memory deficits, eyewitness testimony, and ways to improve your memory.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prequisite: PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1101H with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3