Research Catalog

Details

Description

1. 160 pages : illustrations; 23 cm

Summary

1. "This book provides an accessible review of the way human memory works for day-to-day use by many professionals. The book begins with an overview that explains the basic facts about memory and provides essential information about remembering and forgetting. The early chapters cover the main theories on memory and relate them specifically to practical disorders.
2. Sections in subsequent chapters deal with memory loss; how memory is measured and how to interpret reports; legalistic aspects of memory; the nature and reliability of memory in children; changes in memory across the life-span; dementia; hypnosis; false memory; and memory therapy.".
3. "Memory: A Guide for Professionals is a resource for a wide range of professionals, including socio-legal professionals, social workers and therapists. It is a useful introductory guide for students on professional academic courses and for all those with an interest in how human memory works."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject

1. Memory
2. Memory disorders
3. False memory syndrome

Contents

1. 1. Memory: the basic facts -- 2. Mechanisms of memory -- 3. Memory across the lifespan -- 4. Measuring memory -- 5. The causes of memory loss -- 6. Understanding and coping with memory loss -- 7. The fallibility of memory.

Owning institution

1. Columbia University Libraries

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.