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An Overview of the Processes and Systems of Human Memory

Explore the systems and processes of human memory.

Created byTrent Terrell
BeginnerUpdated Jun 9, 2023

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleIdentify the three basic systems of human memory
  • check_circleIdentify the three basic processes used in human memory
  • check_circleUnderstand the limitations of human memory, based on its systems and processes
  • check_circleRecognize the difference between memory failures and memory errors, and which processes and systems contribute to each

About This Course

This course provides an overview of the systems and processes of human memory. Having completed the course, the student will understand what has to happen before human memories can be formed and retrieve, and also understand the limitations of human memory.

Course Content

1 activity • 1 videos • duration: 1h

  • videocamAn Overview of the Processes and Systems of Human Memory
    Duration 60:04
  • quizAn Overview of the Processes and Systems of Human Memory (QUIZ)

Your Instructor

Trent Terrell

Professor of Psychology

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Trent Terrell has been a professor of psychology at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX since 2008. He has published numerous papers on eyewitness memory and eyewitness identification. Trent has testified as a memory expert in over 40 criminal cases in Texas, and consulted on over 150, ranging from petty theft to capital murder. He has given CLEs on eyewitness memory to the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National District Attorneys Association in Houston, and the Center for American and International Law in Plano, TX. He has also given online CLEs to Lawline, LawPractice CLE, and MyLaw CLE. Trent has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a master’s degree in Neuroscience, and a Ph.D. in experimental psychology, all from Baylor University. He lives in Temple, TX with his wife Rosemary and their three children.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.8 out of 5
Student's Choice
4 reviews
  • AM
    Andrew M.
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    The systematic schema is an interesting way of considering human memory, especially the 'reproduction' vs 'reconstruction' analysis.

  • AT
    Andrew T.
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    Informative

  • KM
    Kathe M.
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    Best presentation!

Frequently Asked Questions

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