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Memory: from the laboratory to everyday life

One of the key goals of memory research is to develop a basic understanding of the nature and characteristics of memory processes and systems. Another important goal is to develop useful applications of basic research to everyday life. This editorial considers two lines of work that illustrate some...

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Autor principal: Schacter, Daniel L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Les Laboratoires Servier 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3898677/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24459406
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Sumario:One of the key goals of memory research is to develop a basic understanding of the nature and characteristics of memory processes and systems. Another important goal is to develop useful applications of basic research to everyday life. This editorial considers two lines of work that illustrate some of the prospects for applying memory research to everyday life: interpolated quizzing to enhance learning in educational settings, and specificity training to enhance memory and associated functions in individuals who have difficulties remembering details of their past experiences.