5-1 Discussion: Memory and the
Real World
Select one of the optional articles featured in the module resources and
provide a brief critique of the experiment and its application to the real
world. You should be sure to discuss any problems with the methodology
of the experiment or any problems with the interpretations of the results.
Additionally, consider how the findings of the study can be applied to
real-world issues. How could findings from the experiment be applied to
develop policies or procedures to improve human memory in different
professional settings? What strengths or weaknesses in human memory
do the experiments highlight that would be important for professional
disciplines?
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