Speaking of Psychology

The seven sins of memory, with Daniel Schacter, PhD

Sep 15, 2021
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INSIGHT

Seven Sins of Memory

  • Daniel Schacter categorizes memory errors into seven sins, similar to the seven deadly sins.
  • These are divided into sins of omission (forgetting) and commission (distorted or intrusive memories).
ADVICE

Preventing Tip of the Tongue

  • To avoid "tip of the tongue" moments, review information beforehand.
  • If you anticipate needing specific names or words, refresh your memory proactively.
INSIGHT

Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon

  • "Tip of the tongue" moments happen with information we haven't used recently.
  • Names are especially vulnerable because they lack inherent meaning, unlike semantically rich terms.
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