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AP Psychology

AP Psychology. 12/16/13. The fallibility of eyewitnesses. Read article on Elizabeth Loftus (under Psych today). EQ: Considering the fallibility and malleability of memory, what are the ramifications for society and personal identity?. Essential Question.

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AP Psychology

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  1. AP Psychology 12/16/13

  2. The fallibility of eyewitnesses • Read article on Elizabeth Loftus (under Psych today). EQ: Considering the fallibility and malleability of memory, what are the ramifications for society and personal identity?

  3. Essential Question • Write a paper answering the essential question for today: Considering the fallibility and malleability of memory, what are the ramifications for society and personal identity? • This is an open-ended question, as many of our writing assignments are. However, you need to include at least three psychological concepts from the section and refer to the Loftus article. The paper should be 2-5 pages (typed, double-spaced, & 12 point TNR). It is due Friday (12/20). You have the rest of class to plan & begin writing.

  4. Example Strained relationships may be the product of mood-congruent memories, a concept which suggests that a negative mood results in remembering negative memories more easily. Thus, someone who is struggling with depression may harp on negative memories, leading to a cyclical cynicism about the world. If your teacher snaps at you in class one day, a depressed student may recall that incident more frequently than positive interactions with the teacher, leading to a strained relationship. The student’s self-concept may then be influenced to believe that authority, and in particular the offending teacher, sees them as a failure. This would only feed the student’s negative self-image, even if they are mostly surrounded by positive, loving relationships.

  5. Homework • Due 12/18: 395 to 409

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