Books like Memory by Alan D. Baddeley

*Memory* is a concise, accessible guide written for students by leading researchers in the field of cognitive psychology. The book begins with an overview of the scientific approach to memory and then explores the basic characteristics and functioning of short‑term, working and long‑term memory systems. Subsequent chapters consider learning, the role of organization in memory, the storage of knowledge, retrieval processes, and intentional as well as motivated forgetting. The latter half applies this foundational knowledge to real‑world phenomena, including autobiographical memory, amnesia, memory across childhood and aging, eyewitness testimony, and prospective memory. The final chapter offers practical advice on how to improve one’s own memory. Each chapter is authored by one of the three co‑authors, allowing them to draw on their individual expertise and areas of interest, while maintaining an engaging tone throughout.

First publish date: 2009