Memory and emotions

Teacher(s)

Cordonnier Aline (compensates Luminet Olivier); Luminet Olivier;

Language

English

Main themes

Topics addressed :
·      Effects of intensity, valence, type of emotion on memory
·      Effects of individual and social identity on the formation of autobiographical memories
·      Memory and trauma
·      Role of personality and culture on memory
·      Flashbulb memories
·      Collective memory'

Content

The content will be slightly different this year as the course will be given by Aline Cordonnier.
We will discuss the following themes:

• Models of memory
• Models of emotion
• Semantic and episodic memory
• False memory
• Autobiographical thinking
• Emotional memory
• Trauma and PTSD
• Collaborative and collective memory
• Flashbulb memory

Evaluation methods

Exam that includes close-ended and open-ended questions measuring comprehension.

Faculty or entity

EPSY