World History: 1500 - 2001

Caro

Friday, November 16, 2007

False Memory


The homework for this weekend is two fold. First read the summary and analysis of Loftus' studies in the Reader. Following this reading, read about repressed memories on page 291 of the Reader. Write a brief analysis of repressed memories with respect to what Loftus found in her studies on the creation of false memories.

For more information on this debate, visit the Recovered Memory Project at Brown University. And the University of Washington web site's article by Elizabeth Loftus on The Reality of False Memories.

Please feel free to post your thoughts and ideas here!

7 comments:

vikki said...

are robots only technology? or are they related to psychology somehow?
cause i found this and it was ... interesting?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78krbfy9hh0&feature=dir

Mr. Caro said...

YES! Nice video Vikki! There is an increasing demand for robots that are human-like. One major area of demand is for a robot girlfriend/wife! Odd indeed!

Cheers
Caro

vikki said...

That's kind of disturbing but sad at the same time. You would think people can find a real girlfriend/wife. :/

Mr. Caro said...

I agree! I am sure it will be reserved for a rare few...or so I hope!

Anonymous said...

oooooo nooooooooo i forgot about the 2nd part of hw......gaaaaaaahhhhhhh tooooo late

Mr. Caro said...

John,

Not to worry! Read the material and then let yourself come up with ideas!

Cheers
Caro

Anonymous said...

This robot says:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARO