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Peer reviewedBare, John K. – Teaching of Psychology, 1982
A microcomputer was used successfully to replicate Sternberg's 1966 study of retrieval from short-term memory and Sperling's 1960 study on sensory or iconic memory. Computers with a capacity for measuring reaction time are useful in the laboratory for introductory psychology courses. (SR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Laboratory Experiments, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSchoen, Lawrence M. – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
Discusses a computer demonstration of the word fragment completion effect which introduces students of cognitive psychology to the implicit memory paradigm. Describes effective use of the program in lecture, demonstration, and class discussion stating that it provides an interesting introduction to discussions of experimental procedures and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education
Peer reviewedShimamura, Arthur P. – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
Cognitive and educational psychology have much to offer in developing strategies for efficient learning and memory. How mnemonic skills were taught in continuing education and in introductory college-level cognitive psychology courses is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation, Higher Education
