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Originally published in 1982, this book brings together two areas of research previously studied in parallel, with little interaction (particularly in the US): normal memory processing and the amnesic syndrome. When trying to document the relationship between the two it became apparent that there was much crossover and duplication of effort in a number of areas: whether long-term memory and short-term memory truly represent independent storage systems, or are simply points on a continuum; trying to determine the primary locus of variables influencing the rate at which information is lost during retention; whether episodic memory and semantic memory represent two different storage systems, or are simply artifacts produced by different kinds of query to a single memory system and finally, whether visual and verbal memory are independent.
It was written, following a meeting in 1979, by a small group of investigators, brought together to explore this commonality and to share data and theory, thus beginning the promise of a bright future of interdisciplinary interaction in memory research.
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Originally published in 1982, this book brings together two areas of research previously studied in parallel, with little interaction (particularly in the US): normal memory processing and the amnesic syndrome. When trying to document the relationship between the two it became apparent that there was much crossover and duplication of effort in a number of areas: whether long-term memory and short-term memory truly represent independent storage systems, or are simply points on a continuum; trying to determine the primary locus of variables influencing the rate at which information is lost during retention; whether episodic memory and semantic memory represent two different storage systems, or are simply artifacts produced by different kinds of query to a single memory system and finally, whether visual and verbal memory are independent.
It was written, following a meeting in 1979, by a small group of investigators, brought together to explore this commonality and to share data and theory, thus beginning the promise of a bright future of interdisciplinary interaction in memory research.
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What is Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory) about?
Originally published in 1982, this book brings together two areas of research previously studied in parallel, with little interaction (particularly in the US): normal memory processing and the amnesic syndrome. When trying to document the relationship between the two it became apparent that there was much crossover and duplication of effort in a number of areas: whether long-term memory and short-term memory truly represent independent storage systems, or are simply points on a continuum; trying to determine the primary locus of variables influencing the rate at which information is lost during retention; whether episodic memory and semantic memory represent two different storage systems, or are simply artifacts produced by different kinds of query to a single memory system and finally, whether visual and verbal memory are independent.
It was written, following a meeting in 1979, by a small group of investigators, brought together to explore this commonality and to share data and theory, thus beginning the promise of a bright future of interdisciplinary interaction in memory research.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory)?
Society and Social Sciences > Psychology > Cognition and cognitive psychology
Where can I read a sample of Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317695462
Is Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Psychology Library Editions: Memory
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory)?
Laird S. Cermak
Who is the Publisher of the book Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory)?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Human Memory and Amnesia (PLE: Memory) is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317695462) and pdf(ISBN 9781317695479)