Human Memory: Insights from Behavior and Neurophysiology (112625-WiSe20/21)

In this seminar, we will study the neurophysiological basis of human memory formation, storage and retrieval. We will review key studies that investigate how memories are modulated by cognitive factors such as volition or emotion. We will discuss how memories are transformed over time in terms of their representational content and neural substrate (e.g., during systems memory consolidation), and we will review studies conducted in animal models showing that memories can be generated and altered artificially. Finally, throughout the sessions we will discuss the possible implications of these findings to society (e.g. in the treatment of memory disease).