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Blocking search for info we know, but can't retrieve Tip of the Tongue phenomenon

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Page 1: Blocking search for info we know, but can't retrieve Tip of the Tongue phenomenon

Blocking

• search for info we know, but can't retrieve

• Tip of the Tongue phenomenon

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Identify the words1. Metal or metal-tipped spear used in contests

of distance throwing2. Yarn-dyed cotton fabric woven in stripes,

checks, plaids, or solid colors3. Mild or hot, red condiment often used on

deviled eggs4. Inscription on a tomb5. Incombustible, chemical-resistant, material

used for fireproofing

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Identify the words6. Navigational instrument used for measuring the

angular elevation of the sun or a star above the horizon

7. Tough, elastic tissue forming part of the skeleton8. Heavy, broad-bladed knife or hatchet used

especially by butchers9. Essential living matter of all plant and animal cells10.Crystalline sugar occurring naturally in fruits,

honey, etc.

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Methods for unblocking

• Identify first letter• Number of syllables• Words that sound similar• Role of “ugly sisters” debate

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Repression of Memory

• Does enhancing some memories weaken other memories?

• Blocked abuse memory

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Photos from last weeks exercise

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Misattribution

Memory attributed to the wrong source

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Oklahoma City Bombing Suspects

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Memory binding – putting together pieces of an experience into a whole

Memory conjunction error – combining features of 2 different words or faces

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• Thread• Pin• Eye• Sewing• Sharp• Point • Prick• Thimble• Haystack• Thorn• Hurt• Injection• Syringe• Cloth• knitting

• Bed• Rest• Awake• Tired• Dream• Wake• Snooze• Blanket• Doze• Slumber• Snore• Nap• Peace• Yawn• Drowsy

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Which words read aloud?• Sewing• Door• Needle• Sleep• Candy• Awake

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Distinctiveness Heuristic

When we expect our memory to contain rich and detailed information

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Cryptomnesia

• Unintentional plagarism• Related to priming