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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYC 164 CM - Autobiographical Memory

Autobiographical memory encompasses everything we know about our personal past, from general semantic knowledge about ourselves (e.g., one’s birth date) to the most transformative moments of our lives. This course is an in-depth analysis of these  self-referential memories. We will tackle the challenges of studying autobiographical memory from a scientific perspective, examining both behavioral and neuroimaging techniques. We will also discuss different research areas within the domain of autobiographical memory such as false memories, functions of personal memories, prospection (imagining the future), flashbulb memories, involuntary memories, collective memory, cultural influences on what we remember, and autobiographical memory across the lifespan.

Prerequisite: One lower-division psychology course

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: PSYC164 CM