Memory: I can't remember
Memory is essential for survival. The brain stores all kinds of memories, like the way to ride a bike, what happened yesterday and even the meaning of the word 'memory'. But memories are fragile and...
View ArticleWhose war was it, anyway?
Bill Purdue asks some searching questions about popular views of the second world war. Bill Purdue.First published on Wed, 09 Feb 2005 as Whose war was it, anyway?. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleWhy Do We Have Emotions?
Why do we feel emotions? Tim Dalgleish offers an explanation Dr Tim Dalgleish.First published on Mon, 14 Mar 2005 as Why Do We Have Emotions?. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleWhat makes the perfect penalty?
A striker and a psychologist compare notes on what makes the perfect penalty Mark Bright.First published on Wed, 16 Mar 2005 as What makes the perfect penalty?. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleEvocative Songs
Why do some songs stay with us, while others fade away as soon as they've faded out? Julie Peasgood.First published on Wed, 16 Mar 2005 as Evocative Songs. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleLecture Perspective
Benedikt Stuchtey offers a response to Professor Ian Kershaw's Lecture Hitler's Place in History Benedikt Stuchtey.First published on Mon, 25 Apr 2005 as Lecture Perspective. To find out more visit The...
View ArticleSleep: A doctor's advice
Dr Natheera Indrasenan discusses the benefits of a good night's sleep and how to achieve one. Dr Natheera Indrasenan.First published on Thu, 25 Aug 2005 as Sleep: A doctor's advice. To find out more...
View ArticleRecall tests
There are various ways to try to test the effectiveness of advertising. We look at recall tests. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 as Recall tests. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleThe Things We Forgot To Remember - World War One
As part of the Things We Forgot To Remember series, Michael Portillo investigated why we only think of slaughter and loss when we recall the Great War The OpenLearn team.First published on Tue, 14 Nov...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: The Things We Forgot To Remember - Presenter's perspective
As he moves his focus from current affairs to history, Michael Portillo considers the way our collective memory lets facts slip from its grasp. Michael Portillo.First published on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 as...
View ArticleFluid history: A Things We Forgot To Remember podcast
The past is things that have happened; how is it that the present can shape how we recall them? Dr Chris A. Williams.First published on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 as Fluid history: A Things We Forgot To Remember...
View ArticleFamilies re-writing history: A Things We Forgot To Remember podcast
Amongst the other things they hand down to you, your ancestors are shaping your view of the past. Dr Chris A. Williams.First published on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 as Families re-writing history: A Things We...
View ArticleOne person's memory as history: A Things We Forgot To Remember podcast
It's said one person can change history. It's certainly true that just one person can change how things are remembered. Dr Chris A. Williams.First published on Sat, 18 Nov 2006 as One person's memory...
View ArticleBrainstretcher
Keep your brain fit and active with our Brainstretcher workout The OpenLearn team.First published on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 as Brainstretcher. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website....
View ArticleThe Things We Forgot To Remember: Podcast
The history behind the history: Our podcasts take you deeper into The Things We Forgot To Remember. Dr Chris A. Williams.First published on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 as The Things We Forgot To Remember: Podcast...
View ArticleRewriting history - the failings of a common memory
What we think of history is skewed by what our grandparents, and theirs, thought was important. Dr Chris A. Williams.First published on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 as Rewriting history - the failings of a common...
View ArticleBuzan on memory and shopping
Tony Buzan explores memory and shopping - and sharpening one to help with the other. Tony Buzan.First published on Fri, 04 Jul 2008 as Buzan on memory and shopping. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleBuzan on speed reading
Tony Buzan shares his tips on speed reading - can you skim and still feel well read? Tony Buzan.First published on Mon, 07 Jul 2008 as Buzan on speed reading. To find out more visit The Open...
View ArticleBuzan on how to study a textbook
Tony Buzan offers his advice on how to study a textbook Tony Buzan.First published on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 as Buzan on how to study a textbook. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...
View ArticleBuzan on how to remember names and faces
Tony Buzan offers his advice on how to remember names and faces Tony Buzan.First published on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 as Buzan on how to remember names and faces. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleBreaking Science: Mice memory, X-ray tape ...
Erasing memories, amazing butterflies, X-rays from sticky tape and cracking your knuckles – there's something for everyone. The Naked Scientists.First published on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 as Breaking Science:...
View ArticleWipe out: Can you remove memories?
In this extract from episode six of Breaking Science, Doctor Chris Smith and Helen Scales discuss a scientific development which might, one day, lead to the ability to 'zap' memories The Naked...
View ArticleTake the photographic memory test
Can you capture scenes just by looking at them? Find out with our photographic memory test. The Bang Goes The Theory web team.First published on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 as Take the photographic memory test....
View ArticleVisual identification: Photo credit card study
Dr Nicola Brace, Senior Lecturer in Psychology talks us through the challenges eyewitnesses’ face when remembering unfamiliar people. Dr Nicola Brace.First published on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 as Visual...
View ArticleProfessor Elizabeth Loftus on distorted memory
Can our mind really play tricks on us? Leading Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus explains distorted memory. Professor Elizabeth Loftus.First published on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 as Professor Elizabeth Loftus on...
View ArticleIdentifying faces
Using an E-FIT facial composite system the Open University has created some celebrity images. Look at the images and see if you can tell who they are. Professor Graham Pike.First published on Fri, 09...
View ArticleMisidentification: can you identify the criminal?
Professor Graham Pike from the Open University guides us through the eyewitness experience by viewing a crime and identity parade. Professor Graham Pike.First published on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 as...
View ArticleMartin Conway: Flashbulb memory
Events like the September 11th Attacks or the killing of President Kennedy stick in the mind - even for people unconnected with the victims. Professor Martin Conway, Professor of Cognitive Psychology...
View ArticleThe mind of a witness
Johanna Motzkau, lecturer in Forensic Psychology at The Open University talks about factors that influence how we remember and looks into the mind of a witness. Dr Johanna Motzkau.First published on...
View ArticleBecky Milne explains the cognitive interview
Dr Becky Milne, Principal Lecturer at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Portsmouth, explains the technique of cognitive interviewing. Dr Becky Milne.First published on Fri,...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: Eyewitness
Can you trust your memory? Eyewitness explores the fallibility of human memory in witness testimony. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 as OU on the BBC: Eyewitness. To find out...
View ArticlePhotoFit Me
Would you make a good eyewitness? PhotoFit Me gave you a chance to find out. Professor Graham Pike.First published on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 as PhotoFit Me. To find out more visit The Open University's...
View ArticleForensic psychology: Taking it further
Explore how the mind works, and discover how the limitations of the human brain can lead to major miscarriages of justice. First published on Mon, 12 May 2014 as Forensic psychology: Taking it further....
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