This topic investigates the cognitive processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval, conceptualizing the human mind as an information processor. It examines structural models of memory, specifically the Multi-Store Model and Working Memory Model, alongside the distinctions between episodic, semantic, and procedural long-term memory. The content explores explanations for forgetting, such as interference and retrieval failure, and applies these theories to real-world contexts including the reliability of Eyewitness Testimony and the efficacy of the Cognitive Interview.
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