Remembering and Forgetting - Crash Course Psychology

The video explores the complexities of human memory, using a story about Bernice witnessing a crime. It delves into how memories are retrieved, the role of associations, and the effects of context and mood. The video also discusses the serial position effect, forgetting, interference, and the misinformation effect, highlighting the fragility of memory and the unreliability of eyewitness accounts.

How can emotions influence memory retrieval according to the text?

What is the misinformation effect and how does it impact eyewitness testimony?

Discuss the role of Elizabeth Loftus in the context of memory and eyewitness reliability.

What factors contributed to the potential mistake in Bernice's identification of the thief?