Memory

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Problem solving skills - 53 from a range of 27-58 

    My approach to problem solving is a little "hit-and-miss." I understand the importance of a structured problem-solving process but don't always follow it. By improving consistency and committing to the process, I can see significant improvements. Problem-solving skills tests are used in psychology to evaluate an individual's ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems by presenting a scenario and asking for a solution. The validity of these tests depends on the quality of the test items, sample size, reliability, and validity of the scoring procedures. To ensure accuracy, well-validated tests that have undergone rigorous psychometric analysis should be used, considering potential biases and limitations. Test results should be interpreted in the context of the individual's overall abilities and characteristics.



Short term memory test- 7 from 12 possible total points


    Short-term memory tests evaluate the ability to retain and manipulate a limited amount of information for a brief period. The tests involve presenting the individual with a list of items to remember and asking for recall in a specific order. The test's validity depends on the quality of the items, task complexity, and reliability and validity of the scoring. However, short-term memory is only one aspect of cognitive functioning, and results may not reflect overall intellectual abilities. Thus, the test's validity depends on the specific test used and how it has been validated, and it's essential to consider limitations, biases, and individual characteristics when interpreting results.Harvard psychologist George A Miller found that the average number of 'chunks' of information that can be stored in our short term memory is 7, +/- 2. If a person can recall between 5 and 9 words on a list, their short term memory is working at an average capacity. Henceforth, conveying that I have average short term memory.


Logical Reasoning- 70% out of 100%


    The text explains that logical reasoning tests are commonly used in psychology to assess critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The validity of such tests depends on several factors, such as test items' quality and scoring procedures' reliability and validity. I did average and was barely able to pass an assessment with a 80% passing rate.


Article about forgetting memories;

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/health/memory-forgetting-psychology.html

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