2.13 Be aware of common notions of memory that are presented in books, on television, and in movies. Most show memory as a passive storage tank that can be accessed with the appropriate tools. Few present the view that memory is dynamic and changes as the individual changes. Discuss these topics with friends and family to see what they think about memory. How do common beliefs about memory differ from the view that is presented in your text? Describe one example of memory that you found in a book (e.g., Sherlock Holmes), movie, or television show. Is it accurate? 2.14 Try to remember something that happened to you in your childhood and then compare that memory with the account given by a parent or older child you were with at that time. Compare the similarities and discrepancies in your memories. What are some principles that you’ve learned in this chapter that could account for the differences? Describe what each of you remembered and how confident each is of her or his memory. Explain your findings. 2.24 Why are learning and memory called hypothetical constructs? Name two other examples of hypothetical constructs. 2.25 Name and explain some basic properties of attention. Why is it an important concept in memory? 2.26 Several different types of memory were discussed in your text. Name and briefly describe motor memory, episodic memory, procedural memory, semantic memory, and automatic memory. Which of these types of memory is involved when: A. Learning new vocabulary words? B. Improving your ability to dribble (in basketball)? C. Attending a party? D. Deciding how often you studied your history? E. Learning how to use windows on your computer? 2.31 How can organization of information aid acquisition? Describe a particular instance when organization enhanced your own learning. 2.32 What does it mean to say, “memory is malleable.” 2.33 Describe the constructive nature of memory. How might it change one’s recollection of important historical events? 2.34 Describe metamemory. How does being “mindful” relate to ease of learning judgments? How might such judgments improve memory?