Memory Failures Diary
Memory Failures Diary
1.Introduction
The purpose of this assignment was to write down my memory failures that occurred throughout the semester. In my memory diary, I recorded specific details about the memory failures. I would analyze after reaching 15 memory failures and discuss the similarities and differences found. I evaluated my memory failures and related them to the memory concepts that we discussed in class.
2. Method
The report of memory failures is based on my daily diary where I recorded what occurred. During the semester, I had a notebook with me and each time I forgot something, I wrote it down. I would specifically write where it occurred, why I was there, who was there, the purpose at the time, what I was trying to remember, and did I remember after a while. After, I had 15 events I would analyze them and see if there were any similarities or differences. …show more content…
This happened on November 4th. The situation was: I was on my way to school and was suppose to drop off a letter in the mailbox. I was the only one there. My purpose was to mail the letter so it would arrive on time. Instead, I ended up driving past the mailbox and going to school. I remembered once I got to school because I had the letter still with me. The probable cause of this memory failure was due to failure to retrieve certain target cues that would remind me to mail the letter while on my way to school.
Event 10. This happened on November 7th. The situation was:
I was UIC and usually park my car around the same area. My purpose was to remember where I parked my car since all the spots were taken where I typically park. Instead, I ended up walking around in circles looking for my car where I usually park. I remembered that the parking lot was filled because there was an event happening on campus. The probable cause of this memory failure was due to failure to retain information which had to due with interference.
Event 11. This happened on November 9th. The situation
1.Introduction
The purpose of this assignment was to write down my memory failures that occurred throughout the semester. In my memory diary, I recorded specific details about the memory failures. I would analyze after reaching 15 memory failures and discuss the similarities and differences found. I evaluated my memory failures and related them to the memory concepts that we discussed in class.
2. Method
The report of memory failures is based on my daily diary where I recorded what occurred. During the semester, I had a notebook with me and each time I forgot something, I wrote it down. I would specifically write where it occurred, why I was there, who was there, the purpose at the time, what I was trying to remember, and did I remember after a while. After, I had 15 events I would analyze them and see if there were any similarities or differences. …show more content…
This happened on November 4th. The situation was: I was on my way to school and was suppose to drop off a letter in the mailbox. I was the only one there. My purpose was to mail the letter so it would arrive on time. Instead, I ended up driving past the mailbox and going to school. I remembered once I got to school because I had the letter still with me. The probable cause of this memory failure was due to failure to retrieve certain target cues that would remind me to mail the letter while on my way to school.
Event 10. This happened on November 7th. The situation was:
I was UIC and usually park my car around the same area. My purpose was to remember where I parked my car since all the spots were taken where I typically park. Instead, I ended up walking around in circles looking for my car where I usually park. I remembered that the parking lot was filled because there was an event happening on campus. The probable cause of this memory failure was due to failure to retain information which had to due with interference.
Event 11. This happened on November 9th. The situation