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Memory · A Level Psychology · Courselo

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AQA paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology

Memory

AQA paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology · Lesson 2 of 4

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Unit 1

AQA paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology

4 lessons · 8 h of study

Social influence2 h of study
MemoryReading · 0%
Attachment2 h of study
Psychopathology2 h of study

This unit is ≈6% of the Psychology, across 4 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 2 of 4 · AQA paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology

Memory

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Describe and evaluate the multi-store model of memory, including sensory register, short-term memory and long-term memory, with coding, capacity and duration.
Describe and evaluate the working memory model, including the central executive, phonological loop, visuo-spatial sketchpad and episodic buffer.
Explain types of long-term memory, including episodic, semantic and procedural memory, and evaluate evidence for distinctions between them.

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Explain and evaluate explanations for forgetting, including interference and retrieval failure due to absence of cues.

Explain factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, including misleading information, leading questions, post-event discussion and anxiety.

Explain and evaluate ways of improving the accuracy of eyewitness testimony, including the cognitive interview, and apply memory concepts to novel contexts.

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