Cover of Memory
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Language
English
Published
2020
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
626
ISBN
9780429831294
Explore the complexities of human memory through this comprehensive textbook, authored by leading experts in the field. This resource offers an authoritative and accessible overview of memory, integrating cutting-edge research with classic studies and real-world applications. It delves into the scientific approach to memory, examining its various systems, including short-term, working, episodic, autobiographical, and collective memory.

The book connects scientific theory to everyday experiences, providing insights into how memory functions, how it changes across the lifespan, and its role in learning and decision-making. It incorporates expanded coverage of neuroscience methods for studying memory and addresses memory across diverse cultural contexts. This updated edition is designed to enhance understanding of a fundamental aspect of human cognition.

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Originally published in 2009 English Psychology Press

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