ISBN: 9781333795801 - a qualitative analysis of the process of forgetting (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the phenomenon of forgetting by analyzing in detail the qualitative changes that occur in our memory of an experience over time. Previous research has predominantly focused on the quantitative analysis of memory, such as determining how much of a memory is lost in a given period of time. By contrast, this book takes a novel approach by examining instead how the content of a memory changes over time. The author posits that this method of analysis provides a more complete picture of the process of forgetting than has been previously available. Through a series of experiments, the author accumulates introspective reports from participants recalling their memories of an experience at various time intervals, from immediately after the experience to several weeks or months later. The results of these experiments challenge some long-held assumptions about memory, including the idea that memories fade gradually and uniformly over time. Instead, the author argues that forgetting is an active and constructive process, shaped by a variety of psychological factors. This book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of memory and forgetting, offering valuable insights for cognitive psychologists, scholars in related fields, and anyone interested in human perception and memory. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…