Memory for Proper Names


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This special issue brings together studies that analyse the nature of retrieval failure for proper names and evaluate whether a common memory system can adequately account for the representation and retrieval of both proper and common names.




Memory in the Real World


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This fully revised and updated third edition of the highly acclaimed Memory in the Real World includes recent research in all areas of everyday memory. Distinguished researchers have contributed new and updated material in their own areas of expertise. The controversy about the value of naturalistic research, as opposed to traditional laboratory methods, is outlined, and the two approaches are seen to have converged and become complementary rather than antagonistic. The editors bring together studies on many different topics, such as memory for plans and actions, for names and faces, for routes and maps, life experiences and flashbulb memory, and eyewitness memory. Emphasis is also given to the role of memory in consciousness and metacognition. New topics covered in this edition include life span development of memory, collaborative remembering, deja-vu and memory dysfunction in the real world. Memory in the Real World will be of continuing appeal to students and researchers in the area.




Researching Second Language Learning and Teaching from a Psycholinguistic Perspective


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This edited collection explores the processes of second language learning and teaching from a psycholinguistic perspective. Authored by leading experts in the field, the book includes studies focusing on theoretical, empirical and practical aspects of second and foreign language education. Part One offers contributions devoted to a range of learner-related factors, dealing with affective and cognitive variables, the process of reading and the acquisition of lexis. Part Two brings together papers related to teacher awareness of second language instruction that focus on conversational styles, fostering intercultural pragmatics, teacher job satisfaction, the development of instructional materials and challenges of teacher training in different contexts. It is of interest to researchers as well as graduate and postgraduate students seeking fresh inspirations for their own empirical investigations of the ways in which second and foreign languages are taught and learned.




The Seven Sins of Memory


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A New York Times Notable Book: A psychologist’s “gripping and thought-provoking” look at how and why our brains sometimes fail us (Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works). In this intriguing study, Harvard psychologist Daniel L. Schacter explores the memory miscues that occur in everyday life, placing them into seven categories: absent-mindedness, transience, blocking, misattribution, suggestibility, bias, and persistence. Illustrating these concepts with vivid examples—case studies, literary excerpts, experimental evidence, and accounts of highly visible news events such as the O. J. Simpson verdict, Bill Clinton’s grand jury testimony, and the search for the Oklahoma City bomber—he also delves into striking new scientific research, giving us a glimpse of the fascinating neurology of memory and offering “insight into common malfunctions of the mind” (USA Today). “Though memory failure can amount to little more than a mild annoyance, the consequences of misattribution in eyewitness testimony can be devastating, as can the consequences of suggestibility among pre-school children and among adults with ‘false memory syndrome’ . . . Drawing upon recent neuroimaging research that allows a glimpse of the brain as it learns and remembers, Schacter guides his readers on a fascinating journey of the human mind.” —Library Journal “Clear, entertaining and provocative . . . Encourages a new appreciation of the complexity and fragility of memory.” —The Seattle Times “Should be required reading for police, lawyers, psychologists, and anyone else who wants to understand how memory can go terribly wrong.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “A fascinating journey through paths of memory, its open avenues and blind alleys . . . Lucid, engaging, and enjoyable.” —Jerome Groopman, MD “Compelling in its science and its probing examination of everyday life, The Seven Sins of Memory is also a delightful book, lively and clear.” —Chicago Tribune Winner of the William James Book Award




The Memory Prescription


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In his bestselling book The Memory Bible, Dr. Gary Small showed us how to improve our memory by changing our diet and lifestyle and by incorporating physical and mental exercise. Now, in response to readers' requests, Dr. Small offers The Memory Prescription -- a simple, effective two-week program to improve memory quickly. Based on years of medical research at one of the country's leading memory loss institutions, Dr. Small focuses on 'the Big 4' : mental activity, healthy brain and body diet, stress reduction, and physical fitness, and he offers a step-by-step regimen that can be customized to each reader's specific needs.




How to Remember Names and Faces


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Why you Must Get the HOW TO REMEMBER NAMES AND FACES by Memory Master Champion, Luis Angel: Master the Art of Memorizing Anyone's Name by Practicing with Over 500 Memory Training Exercises of People's Faces FULL COLOR Kindle Book to help you with your business, social skills, and personal life, RIGHT NOW! **Free Gift** Email [email protected] to Get the How to Remember Names and Faces Video and A List of Hundreds of Names into Picture Associations The video shows you the step by step process that the top memory athletes use to memorize anyone's name with ease. > You are guaranteed to see a dramatic memory improvement in your ability to memorize and remember the names of the people that you meet on a daily basis if you follow the simple to learn 3 Step AE Mind Memory System to Remembering Names and Faces! > Luis Angel has competed in several International Memory Competitions and as part of Team USA in the World Memory Championship. He coached the AE Mind Memory Team to a Gold Medal in the 2014 USA Memory Championship in one of the events! The most requested topic from the teachers, lawyers, real estate agents, and other business professionals that he works with is, "How to Remember Names!" When you GET THIS BOOK TODAY, You will be learning from one of America's Top Memory Coaches to quickly and easily Memorize Anyone's Name using the memory training techniques that top memory athletes use! > There are a lot of books out there that teach you how to improve your memory and even books on memorizing people's names. The thing that makes "How to Remember Names and Faces" stand out is the fact that we have included 565 faces on practice sheets called Name Games to help you become a Master of Names. Spaced Repetition is the Mother of All Skill and there is no better way to practice the art of memorizing names than to have live examples of someone's face to link a name with. In How to Win and Influence People, Dale Carnegie says, "Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language." The first step in improving your communication skills and people skills, is to be able to build a rapport with the people that you want to talk to. What better way to build rapport than to be able to remember that person's name and call them out by it a month a later. Do you think that they will be more open to communicating with you if they knew that you cared enough about them to take the time and remember their name? In Chapter 12, you will also learn how to use the Art of Visualization to connect deeper with the people that you interact with by remembering the information that you talked about. This will build more trust and strengthen your relationships with others if they know that you actually care about what they have to say by remembering facts from the conversations that you have with them. As you will learn in this book, all of the top memory athletes will tell you that The Key to MEMORIZATION is VISUALIZATION! Your brain learns best when it can SEE the information that it wants to memorize. When it comes to names, you need to have a picture association for every name if you want to memorize an individual's name very quickly. I will give you my list of names that I have already converted into pictures as a FREE BONUS GIFT! Who is this Book For: Business Professionals: Managers, Realtors, Attorneys, Doctors, Psychologist, Anyone in a leadership role and anyone that wants to see an increase in their sales business by making a memorable impact on your clients. Entertainment: Casting, TV Host, Actors, Directors, etc Education: Professors, Administrators, Principals, Students, etc If you deal with People in Any Capacity, Then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!




Pelmanism


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Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory


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As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more, such as... · What are the signs that suggest your memory problems are more than just part of normal aging? · Is it normal to have concerns about your memory? · What are the markers of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases? · How should you convey your memory concerns to your doctor? · What can your doctor do to evaluate your memory? · Which healthcare professional(s) should you see? · What medicines, alternative therapies, diets, and exercises are available to improve your memory? · Can crossword puzzles, computer brain-training games, memory aids, and strategies help strengthen your memory? · What other resources are available when dealing with memory loss? Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory is written in an easy-to-read yet comprehensive style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.




Community without Community in Digital Culture


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Community Without Community in Digital Culture presents the view that our digital culture is determined not by greater connection, but by the separation and gap that is a necessary concomitant of our fundamental technicity.