Syllabus : Introduction to Learning and Memory (PSYCH 45) ================ **Lectures:** T/TH 9:00 - 10:20am **Location:** Building 420 (Jordan Hall); Room 041 People -------------------------------------------- .. cssclass:: table-striped ====================== ========================= =================================== ==================== \ Email (@stanford.edu) Office Hrs (and by appointment) Office Location ====================== ========================= =================================== ==================== Anthony Wagner awagner Wed 9:00 - 10:00 AM Jordan Hall, Rm 402 tyler bonnen bonnen Thurs 3:30 - 4:30 PM Jordan Hall, Rm 346 Andrew Lampinen lampinen Tues 10:30 - 11:30 AM Jordan Hall, Rm 316 Pam Wang shaofang Fri 2:00 - 3:00 PM Jordan Hall, Rm 409 ====================== ========================= =================================== ==================== **Alternate Exams TA**: Pam Wang ---------------- Course Requirements -------------------------------------------- The course grade will be based on two midterms (each 25%), a final (25%), a written assignment (15%), participation prompts (5%), and memory in action assignments (5%). You may receive up to 2 bonus points for peer assistance on Piazza. **For the written assignment, students are asked to submit a 4-page (double-spaced) paper that summarizes and critiques the accuracy of how memory is depicted in the movie Memento.** Guidelines for the written assignment can be found below. .. note:: Attending lectures is important because much of the material will be presented only in lectures. That is, lectures will not simply present the material from the text and readings in lecture format, but rather will focus on discussing complementary material. ---------------- Textbook -------------------------------------------- Gluck, M., Mercado, E., & Myers, C. (**3rd Edition**) *Learning and Memory: From Brain to Behavior.* NY: Worth Publishers. Additional Readings -------------------------------------------- Articles: - (1) Squire L.R. (2009). The legacy of patient H.M. for neuroscience. Neuron, 61: 6-9. [`pubmed citation `_] - (2) Schacter DL. (1999). The seven sins of memory: Insights from psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Am Psychol. 54(3):182-203. [`pubmed citation `_] *Note: Articles can be downloaded as PDF’s at* `PubMed `_ - *After locating the PubMed citation for a given article, click on the link to view the abstract.* - *On the abstract page, there will be a link to the journal (often in the upper right corner) for direct PDF download.* *[NOTE: You will need to do this from a computer with Stanford site-license privileges.]* ---------------- Written Assignment: Memory in *Memento* -------------------------------------------- **Due 12pm May 31, 2018** For the written assignment, students are asked to submit a 4-page (double-spaced) paper that summarizes and critiques the accuracy of how memory is depicted in the movie Memento. The objective of the written assignment is to provide an opportunity for you to think actively and independently about the nature of memory, as revealed through experimental research. Your assignment is to serve as a *memory expert* who has been called upon to review the movie *Memento* (2000). Your task is to write a review of the movie that highlights three characteristics of memory that are explicitly depicted in the film (Note: The movie depicts many more than three characteristics of memory; you should choose the three that you would like to write about). Importantly, for each of the three characteristics you discuss, you should: - (i) describe the form of memory, the memory process, or the characteristic of memory that is depicted; - (ii) critically evaluate whether the depiction is accurate or inaccurate, stating exactly what the director got right or wrong; - (iii) provide experimental evidence from the literature discussed in class and/or in the readings that supports your evaluation. The instructor and TAs will organize two opportunities to screen *Memento* (see dates on Schedule, below). If you cannot attend either screening, then you should make arrangements to independently view the film. Stanford library has three copies of the DVD that can be checked out, and the movie may also be available for streaming online. .. note:: Late policy: Points will be taken off for late papers unless there is a medical emergency, in fairness to those who submit in a timely manner. Serious health or other issues that interfere with exam and assignment dates can be discussed with the Alternate Exams TA (Andrew Lampinen). ---------------- Participation Prompts -------------------------------------------- During lecture, we will pose questions that are designed to prompt reflection on the nature or science of memory. We will ask you to generate a brief written response that will be handed in at the end of the class. Over the term, there will be 7 such prompts, and you will be asked to turn in 5. .. note:: Late policy: There will be no opportunities for make-ups. ---------------- Memory in Action Demos -------------------------------------------- We have assembled a series of memory demos that can be performed on-line. Each demo will serve to illustrate a fundamental memory phenomenon and may also generate data from the class that we can discuss during lecture. For each demo, we will also pose a question or two, to which we ask that you provide brief responses (uploading your responses via Canvas). MIA Demos should be completed and uploaded to Canvas 24hrs prior to the date/lecture specified on the syllabus. .. note:: Late policy: Points will be taken off for late assignments unless there is a medical emergency, in fairness to those who submit in a timely manner. Serious health or other issues that interfere with assignment dates can be discussed with the Alternate Exams TA (Andrew Lampinen). ---------------- Extra Credit – Peer Assistance on Piazza (plus bonus, Retrieval Practice!) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ We will use Piazza for on-line discussion of class content. We encourage students to field questions, providing answers to posts from classmates. There are two benefits for students who consistently provide accurate, thoughtful responses to posts—the potential for 2 bonus points to your grade, as well as the benefits of engaging in retrieval practice which serves to foster learning and retention. ---------------- Schedule -------------------------------------------- .. cssclass:: table-hover ========= ========================================= ==================================================== ==================================== Date Topic Reading Other ========= ========================================= ==================================================== ==================================== Apr 3 Introduction to memory Ch. 1 (The Psychology of Learning & Memory) \ Apr 5 Experimental methods Ch. 2 (The Neuroscience of Learning & Memory) - From behavior to brain imaging \ Apr 10 Working memory I Ch. 9 (Working Memory & Cognitive Control) Apr 12 Working memory II \ MiA #1: N-back Apr 17 Working memory III \ Apr 19 Cognitive control and memory \ MiA #2: Stroop *Lecturer: tyler bonnen* Apr 24 Midterm I \ Location: SAPP Center for Science Learning & Teaching (Room 111) Apr 26 Episodic memory: Encoding I Ch. 7 (Episodic & Semantic Memory) - How do we learn? May 1 Episodic memory: Encoding II Squire (2009) - Neural mechanisms May 3 Episodic memory: Retrieval I Ch. 3, pp. 82-91 & 96-105 - How do we remember? May 8 Episodic memory: Retrieval II - What do we remember? May 10 Semantic memory and statistical learning Ch. 6,pp. 237-243 & Review Ch. 7 MiA #3: Semantic memory *Lecturer: Pam Wang* May 15 Midterm II Location: SAPP Center for Science Learning & Teaching (Room 111) May 17 Multiple memory systems Ch. 8 (Skill Memory) Memory at the Movies - Declarative vs. nondeclarative memory - *Memento* @ 7PM Jordan Hall, room 419 (420-419) May 22 Nonconscious forms of memory Ch. 4 and 5 (Classical & Operant Conditioning) Memory at the Movies - Conditioning - *Memento* @ 7PM Jordan Hall, room 50 (420-50) May 24 Emotion and memory Ch. 10 (Emotional Influences on L&M) MiA #4: Emotion & memory May 29 Why do we forget? May 31 False memories Schacter (1999) MiA #5: False memory & Paper Due Jun 5 Aging and memory Ch. 12 (Development & Aging) Jun 7 Review session Location TBD Jun 11 Final Exam, 8:30-11:30am 420-040 ========= ========================================= ==================================================== ====================================