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Learning and Memory provides students with a clear, balanced, and integrated presentation of major theoretical perspectives foundational to the study of human learning and memory. Author Darrell Rudmann uses an engaging personal writing style appropriate for students with little or no previous background in psychology to discuss topics including the major behaviorism theories of learning, modern cognitive theories of memory, social learning theories, the roles of emotion and motivation in learning, and the well-established neurological underpinnings of these perspectives. A concluding chapter on learning and memory concepts in the real world shows students to how these concepts are applied in various industries, from advertising to education and the media.
Common Research Methods in Learning and Memory
Common Research Methods in Learning and Memory

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Learning Objectives
- Identify the common features of learning and memory studies (e.g., performance tasks and performance measurements).
- Define and distinguish between the three common approaches to the empirical study of learning and memory.
- Describe the characteristics that can be used to evaluate the quality of a study.
Overview
Today, psychological researchers collect evidence to support their ideas. It’s no longer enough to have a belief about how some phenomenon works; the researcher has to conduct some kind of study that carefully examines the acts of learning and memory. In addition, how a researcher goes about collecting data, as well as how the data can be interpreted, are held to high levels of scrutiny. The manner ...
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