How Reliable is Your Memory: False Memory
One of the interesting applications of Memory research in Psychology is how it is applied to law enforcement, and the legal system with regards to eyewitness testimony. This TED Talk speaker is cited in your textbook.
Warning: This story (as well as part of the readings in this chapter section, involves details of rape, as well as cases of injustice. While it is a terrific learning opportunity, for some it may be triggering for some. If the content troubles you, please email me and I can provide an alternate assignment, no questions asked!
PLEASE ANSWER:
1: Please watch the TED TALK episode about false memory ~ write your reactions to the story (include highlights/"direct quotes" from the video that stood out to you).
2: Looking at the readings in our Memory Chapter, section 8.3, did the video add to your understanding of eyewitness misidentification? What were your main "ah-ha" moments from reading the book and viewing this video?
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How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus
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The TED Talk "How Reliable is Your Memory" by Elizabeth Loftus is fascinating. It made me reflect on my memory and whether what I remember is indeed what happened or maybe it could be false memory. The first outstanding section was the introduction, where the speaker gives the story of Steve Titus, who was falsely convicted, jailed and acquitted. He later died of stress with an active case where he sued the police officers and other parties who contributed to his conviction. This is a common scenario in contemporary society where investigating officers use false memory to gather evidence to prosecute their cases.
The TED Talk's second takeaway was the application of false memory in real life. I had never thought of manipulating a child's memory to deal with health conditions like obesity. She asks the audience, "which would you rather have, a kid with obesity, diabetes, shortened lifespan, all ...