Why do emotions help us to remember certain events more than others? How are hormones involved?
Watch the posted videos “The Mystery of Memory Part 1” and “The Mystery of Memory Part 2” and write a 1–2-page reflection paper on the following two (2) topics.:
1. Consider the case of the woman with exceptional autobiographical memory (this is also discussed in your book). How would you view this “impressive memory” if you had it yourself? What is one positive aspect of exceptional autobiographical memory? What is one negative aspect?
2. Why do emotions help us to remember certain events more than others? How are hormones involved? Consider Kerry Ressler’s studies on the reduction of fear memories. How is this a potentially beneficial clinical discovery?
