Cognitive Psychology

Neiser (1996) believed everyday memory research is based on action which...

• is powerful
• is influenced by the individual's personality and other characteristics 
• is influenced by situational demands 

Episodic vs Autobiographical Memory:

EPISODIC MEMORY:

The memory of past events in our lives. It is distinctly human ability.

It involves the ability to travel back in time in our minds, coupled with awareness. 

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MEMORY:

Represents a subset of episodic memories. Specifically, they…