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"Join Daniel Reisberg, Patricia & Clifford Lunneborg Professor of Psychology at Reed College, in an exploration of the slippery and surprising nature of memory. You rely on your memory in virtually every aspect of your life. In this engrossing audio series, cognitive-psychology professor Daniel Reisberg shares modern scientific research on the function and failures of memory. You'll cover theoretical points, delving into the biology of memory and memory disorders, as well as gain practical information that can help you improve your memory. In fifteen eye-opening lectures, you'll learn the answers to questions such as these: - What makes memory unreliable and malleable? - Can we ""remember"" things that never really happened? - Why do two people sometimes remember a shared experience differently? - Is memory a ""use it or lose it"" function? A consultant and expert witness on eyewitness testimony in judicial proceedings, Professor Reisberg shares his real-world experience of how incorrect or incomplete memories can lead to false convictions. You'll also learn how to optimize your own memory, as well as how to recognize and cope with potential signs of memory disorders. You'll discuss timely concerns such as whether the digital age is having a detrimental effect on our collective memory. You'll also explore the implications of memory in the COVID-19 era."

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Daniel Reisberg is an emeritus professor of psychology at Reed College. His numerous publications on the relationship between memory and emotion include the book The Science of Perception and Memory: A Pragmatic Guide for the Justice System. He has served on the editorial board of several scholarly journals and regularly serves as a consultant in judicial proceedings involving eyewitness testimony. He earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. Daniel Reisberg is an emeritus professor of psychology at Reed College. His numerous publications on the relationship between memory and emotion include the book The Science of Perception and Memory: A Pragmatic Guide for the Justice System. He has served on the editorial board of several scholarly journals and regularly serves as a consultant in judicial proceedings involving eyewitness testimony. He earned his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

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