Developmental Psychology & Memory

Developmental Psychology & Memory

1. Memory span development

   • Memory span in STM develops with age
   • Digit span increases with age
     • Decreases with old age

2. Dyselxia

   • Affects children's:
     • Processing speed
     • Memory span
     • STM
   • Poor verbal STM
   • Issues in phonological processing
     • Critical for learning to read

3. Alzheimer's disease

   • Episodic memory disrupted
     • Disrupted first
   • Semantic memory disrupted
     • Happens later on in time
   • Potential cause:
     • Damage to frontal lobes