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DOS-based exercises that demonstrate classic studies in human memory.

L D Stern1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Eastern Washington University, Cheney 99004, USA. lstern@ewu.edu

Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc
|September 25, 1999
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This study presents ten classic human memory and cognition exercises. Student feedback indicates these exercises enhance understanding of psychological concepts.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Classic experiments in human memory and cognition are foundational to understanding the mind.
  • Integrating practical exercises into undergraduate courses can improve learning outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe ten computer-based exercises demonstrating classic human memory and cognition experiments.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of these exercises in an undergraduate educational setting.

Main Methods:

  • Development of ten interactive exercises using MEL Professional V1.0 software.
  • Implementation of these exercises within an undergraduate psychology course.
  • Collection of student survey data to assess learning and understanding.

Main Results:

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  • Student survey data indicate that the exercises significantly promote understanding of course material.
  • The exercises successfully translate classic psychological experiments into an accessible format.

Conclusions:

  • The described exercises are effective tools for teaching human memory and cognition.
  • Computer-based practicals enhance student comprehension in psychology courses.