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The development of memory

S E Gathercole1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Bristol, U.K. Sue.Gathercole@bristol.ac.uk

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
|April 16, 1998
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Childhood memory development involves significant changes in short-term, autobiographical, and episodic memory. By age seven, memory functions are largely adult-like, with gradual improvements continuing into adolescence.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental psychology
  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Childhood memory development

Background:

  • Memory function undergoes significant transformations throughout childhood.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for developmental psychology and education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in understanding childhood memory development.
  • To examine changes in various memory aspects from infancy to adolescence.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on memory development in children.
  • Analysis of qualitative and quantitative changes in memory functions.

Main Results:

  • Significant qualitative changes observed in short-term, autobiographical, and episodic memory from infancy through early school years.

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  • Memory organization and strategies become adult-like around age seven.
  • Gradual quantitative improvements in memory continue into early adolescence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Childhood memory development is characterized by distinct qualitative shifts followed by quantitative refinement.
    • The findings provide insights into the developmental trajectory of memory functions in children.