The Psychology Of Memory 2025

Perfect for Psychology A-Level, Diploma or University Students. Ideal for Parents, Teachers or Anyone Else.

What you'll learn

To understand the Working Memory Model and the Multi-Store Model of Memory.

To gain insights into sensory, short-term and long-term memory.

Understand forgetting and interference in memory.

Increase their knowledge of eyewitness testimony,

To increase their knowledge of memory, the proceses and how memory functions.

Requirements

No academic level required, open to all.

Description

Course Title: The Psychology of MemoryUnlock the science behind how we remember—and why we forget—with The Psychology of Memory, a comprehensive and engaging course designed for A-Level, Diploma, and Access to Higher Education students, as well as educators and psychology enthusiasts. This course is your complete guide to mastering one of the most fascinating and exam-critical topics in cognitive psychology: human memory.Whether you're aiming to boost exam performance or simply curious about how memory works, this course will help you develop a deep and confident understanding of key memory theories, influential research, and their real-world applications. Clear explanations, case studies, and revision-friendly content make it ideal for both classroom learning and independent study.We begin with the Multi-Store Model of Memory (Atkinson & Shiffrin, 1968), a foundational theory that explains how information moves between the sensory register, short-term memory (STM), and long-term memory (LTM). You'll learn about its strengths, limitations, and supporting evidence, such as case studies like HM.Next, we explore the Working Memory Model (Baddeley & Hitch, 1974)—a more dynamic approach to short-term memory that introduces components like the phonological loop and visuo-spatial sketchpad. You'll examine how this model enhances our understanding of mental tasks such as reading and problem-solving.The course also covers Types of Long-Term Memory, including episodic, semantic, and procedural memory, supported by the work of Tulving and real-life cases such as Clive Wearing. Understanding the distinctions between these types is essential for answering applied questions in exams.You’ll then move on to Explanations for Forgetting, including interference theory (proactive and retroactive), and retrieval failure due to lack of cues. These topics are grounded in experimental evidence and linked to practical strategies for memory improvement.Eyewitness Testimony (EWT) is another key focus, where you’ll investigate the effects of misleading information, leading questions, and anxiety on memory accuracy. This includes real-world studies like Loftus & Palmer’s car crash experiment and Yuille & Cutshall’s field study.Finally, you’ll explore how memory research applies to everyday life. In Applications of Memory Theories, we examine revision strategies, mnemonics, and the cognitive interview used in police settings, showing just how impactful psychology can be.Join The Psychology of Memory and gain not just knowledge, but insight into the mind itself.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction Video

Lecture 2 The Psychology of Memory

Lecture 3 Introduction to Memory

Lecture 4 Course Contents

Section 2: Encoding, Retrieval and Storage

Lecture 5 Encoding, Retrieval and Storage Video

Lecture 6 Test your Memory Game

Lecture 7 Student Questions to Research

Section 3: Sensory, STM and LTM

Lecture 8 The Building Blocks of Memory Video

Lecture 9 Sensory, STM and LTM

Lecture 10 Student Questions to Research

Section 4: Capacity, Coding and Duration

Lecture 11 Capacity, Coding and Duration

Lecture 12 Digit Span Task

Lecture 13 Research into Duration of STM

Lecture 14 Student Questions to Research

Section 5: The Multi-Store Model

Lecture 15 The MSM Video

Lecture 16 The MSM

Lecture 17 The MSM Components

Lecture 18 MSM Research Video

Lecture 19 Evaluation of the MSM

Lecture 20 Evaluation of the Multi-Store Model

Lecture 21 Case Studies

Lecture 22 Meet the Creator of the MSM

Lecture 23 Student Questions to Research

Section 6: Working Memory Model

Lecture 24 Working Memory Video

Lecture 25 Working Memory Model

Lecture 26 Working Memory Components and Functions

Lecture 27 The Role of the Central Executive

Lecture 28 The Role of the Episodic Buffer

Lecture 29 Supporting Evidence

Lecture 30 Baddeley Interview

Lecture 31 Student Questions to Research

Lecture 32 MSM and WMM Quiz (Printable)

Section 7: Procedural Memory and Priming

Lecture 33 Long-Term Memory Video

Lecture 34 Types of Long-Term Memory

Lecture 35 Procedural Memory and Priming

Lecture 36 Episodic and Semantic Memory

Lecture 37 Student Questions to Research

Section 8: Interferecne Theory

Lecture 38 Neural Correlates and Clive Wearing

Lecture 39 Interference and Retrieval Failure Video

Lecture 40 Explanations for Forgetting

Lecture 41 Interference Theory

Lecture 42 Brain Scans

Lecture 43 Student Questions to Research

Section 9: Retrieval Failure

Lecture 44 Retrieval Failure

Lecture 45 Student Questions to Research

Lecture 46 Research Support

Section 10: Eyewitness Testimony

Lecture 47 Eyewitness and Cogntive Interview Video

Lecture 48 Eyewitness Testimony

Lecture 49 Factors Affecting Eyewitness Testimony

Lecture 50 BBC Eyewitness Video

Section 11: The Cognitive Interview

Lecture 51 The Cognitive Interview

Lecture 52 The Modified and Enhanced Cognitive Interview

Lecture 53 Ethical and Reliablity Issues with the Cognitive Interview

Lecture 54 How Reliable is Your Memory?

Lecture 55 Student Assignment

Section 12: Application of Memory Theories

Lecture 56 Mnemonics Video

Lecture 57 Application of Memory Theories

Lecture 58 Mnemonics and Chunking

Lecture 59 Memory Tricks

Section 13: Revision Strategiesa and Education

Lecture 60 Key Research Studies

Lecture 61 Revision Strategies and Education

Lecture 62 Tenhnological Applications

Lecture 63 Student Questions to Research

Section 14: Thank You

Lecture 64 Final Assessment

Lecture 65 Certificate and Thank You

Students doing A-Level, Diploma or University Psychology.,Teachers, parents or anyone else with an interest in the psychology of memory.