Memory: GCSE Psychology

Welcome to this GCSE Psychology Memory revision video! Have you ever wondered how you store important facts for an exam—or why you sometimes forget them right when you need them? In this video, we’ll explore how memories are encoded, stored, and retrieved, looking at the fascinating differences between episodic, semantic, and procedural memory. We’ll dive into the Multi-Store Model to see how information travels from your senses to short-term and long-term stores. Plus, we’ll examine the primacy and recency effects and learn about Murdock’s serial position curve to understand why the order of information matters. Don’t miss our look at Reconstructive Memory and factors like interference, context, and false memories that can affect your recall in real-life settings. If you’re preparing for your AQA GCSE Psychology exam, this video is your perfect companion for revision. For more helpful resources, check out psychboost.com and consider supporting the channel at Patreon. Also, be sure to grab our Psych Boost revision app on iOS or Android to boost your learning on the go! 00:00 Intro 00:42 Processes of memory 05:37 Structures of memory 13:01 Memory as an active process 21:44 Outro