Memory Exercises.

For the memory exercises we had to play 5 different games. The games were:
1.) Recognition
2.) Mnemonicizer (The mnemomic Device Device)
3.) Human Memory: Recall
4.) Interference
5.) Short Term Memory: Encoding and Rehearsal


1.) Some of the concepts that I learned about in this chapter kind of relate when you are playing the games. This is because you learn about different types of conditioning and how it is used to teach a lesson to someone. The games try to show how your memory works, both it's faults and good aspects. I think that these memory exercises could be an example of operant conditioning. Operant conditioning is a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed by a punisher. I would say that this relates because the more you are challenged to remember things, the more you try. If you are not expected to remember things, then you don't even bother trying to remember them.

2.) This may apply to everyday life in the way that we forget a lot of the things that we learn right after we hear them. I think this is because we are paying attention: but not fully. We see things that are happening just to see them. They aren't actually sticking in our heads, which in turn causes us to forget them. This relates to me in studying for school in two ways. One is that I know that when I read stuff it usually doesn't stick in my head the first time. I have to re-read it a couple of times to make sure that I know what is going on. Another way is that this could help me because for example if I have a text for my class right after lunch (which I actually do today.. how ironic) I know that if I study the topic right before I go to take my test, it is more likely to stick in my head. This is a personal preferance, because for some people this "last minute cramming" as it could be called, doesn't work for everyone. I think when you are giving information to other people, you should make sure that you know exactly what you are talking about. This is because if you are just guessing at something and you don't actually know the right answer, then you are giving them the wrong answer also. If you need to tell someone some information.. Make sure you know the facts first!!