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A strength of interference is that it has been supported by research. In one study, participants were given a word list to recall to 100% accuracy, and then a further list of varying similarity depending ...

The multi-store memory model is a cognitive model which was designed by Atkinson and Shifrin (1968) which conceptualises the different stores of memory. It begins with the sensory store, which includes bo...

Obedience is following the orders of an authority figure and has been the subject of much research. Milgram (1963) wanted to look at how so many people were capable of doing horrible things to other peopl...

These two concepts can be confusing at first, but once you get used to using them they get a lot easier. A golden rule for using these ideas in exam questions is to never use them together or just ...

The bystander effect describes the psychological phenomenon which occurs when someone is in need of help. The more people are present in a room, the less likely each individual is to help the person in ne...