SMCPsych with Nell

Overview of the Science of Memory

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:22:45 GMT

Memory is a complex process involving various systems: sensory, short-term (working), and long-term memory; and the processes of encoding, storage and retrieval. This 'episode' introduces the Science of memory as it is understood in psychology.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Levels of Processing - Craik, Lockhart and Tulving

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:36:41 GMT

Craik and Lockhart's Levels of Processing Framework - the third Memory Model covered in our course.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Long Term Memory

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:19:16 GMT

Long Term Memory is not a unitary storage space - it is a lot more complex than that... This episode looks into the different types of memory that we store and how they are organised.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Semantic Network Theory

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:45:55 GMT

LTM Organisation and Retrieval is explained by Collins and Quillian's Semantic Network Theory plus the adaptation to Spreading Activation by Collins and Loftus.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Reproductive nature of Memory - Bartlett (1932)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:22:47 GMT

Bartlett's work on memory schemas and story recall showed that our memories are not static or complete. When we retrieve memories, we reshape them and layer them with our other experiences and ways of understanding the world - we reconstruct them.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Rehearsal types in Memory

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:36:49 GMT

Maintenance and Elaborative rehearsal and their role in the encoding, storage and retrieval of information in memory.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Learning vs Maturation

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:49:54 GMT

As you get older, you get better at things - is that just your genetics at work, or does our environment have an impact on how we grow and change? This episode looks at the difference between these ideas of learning vs maturation as an introduction to our Unit on Human Learning.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Classical Conditioning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:50:02 GMT

From Pavlov's dogs, to Little Albert's fear of white furry things - this episode dives into the key elements of how Classical Conditioning explains how experience brings about relatively permanent changes in a human's behaviour.

An AI generated conversation using notes from Nell's collection.

Operant Conditioning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:55:02 GMT

The other type of Conditioning is Operant Conditioning - as outlined by Skinner. This voluntary behavioural change is all about consequences.

An AI generated dialogue generated from class PowerPoint, written material and 'lecture' provided by Nell.

Two Factor Learning and more

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:40:08 GMT

This episode looks at a range of topics that extend our understanding of Classical Conditioning and Operant Conditioning, including two-factor learning when they work together to influence relatively permanent changes in behaviour (learning).

This audio was generated using lecture slides and audio recording from class.