You probably have noticed in your educational career that some people are very good at remembering facts and therefore, do well at tests that require memorization. Other students, on the other hand, struggle with tests that require memorization.  To understand how memory works, this exercise will ask you to trace the memory system from the stimuli to long-term memory.

Use your textbook and research from the Internet to learn the process of memory, from beginning to end. Your description should include the following:

• Identification and description of each step in the human memory model; as you describe these steps, use an example to illustrate the process
• Discussion of factors that enhance or impede information flow in each step of the process
• Explanation of proactive and retroactive interference and how you might counteract their effects while studying to facilitate maximum retention via long-term memory
• Explanation of other kinds of forgetting and a discussion of strategies that can improve memory consolidation and retrieval

Submit this in a paper of 2–3 pages. You can use illustrations to demonstrate the process.    Be sure to document your references using APA format.

Please use the following guidelines for formatting your assignment:

• Margins: Set to one inch
• Font: 12pt.-Times New Roman, no bold, no underline
• Title: Centered above the paper, 12 pt.-font (Level A Heading), no bold, no underline, no italics
• Pagination: Every page; consists of a header containing a short title for the paper and a page number placed in the upper right corner of the page
• Line Spacing: Double space all work, including the References page
• Point-of-View: Third person, objective; limit perspective to research; no personal opinion or narrative; first person is allowed in describing the test and results, as well as discussing personal ways to enhance EI
• In-text citations: Must conform to APA requirements
• References list: Must conform to APA requirements

Application: Intergroup Cognition and Emotions Theories

Two main theories detailing the complicated relationship between group identification and intergroup relations include the intergroup threat theory and the intergroup emotions theory. Each theory provides varying explanations as to when and why prejudiced behavior may occur. As you read about these theories, pay special attention to the role of emotion in each theory.

For this Application Assignment, select a current event depicting gender, race, age, sexual preference, or prejudice, and consider how the two theories listed above pertain to the current event you selected.

The assignment (5–7 pages)

• Select a current event that demonstrates gender, race, age, sexual preference, or prejudice.
• Explain how the intergroup threat theory and the intergroup emotions theory would interpret the event.
• Explain the key tenets of each theory as the foundation for intergroup relationships as applied to the current event you selected.
• Explain the role of emotion in each theory and explain how it pertains to the current event you selected.
• Explain three ways to reduce intergroup bias and prejudice with regard to the current event you selected.
• Be specific and use the current literature to support your response.

Remember to provide an APA formatted reference list for all resources used in this assignment. While you are encouraged to use supplemental resources in addition to any course resources listed for this week, be sure to use the weekly learning resources before finding supplemental ones.