SciShow
Are Repressed Memories Real?
You might have heard about repressed memories on TV, but those memories aren’t always what they seem. *Content Warning: description of school shooting
SciShow
5 Myths You've Probably Seen on TV
There are some persistent myths about human psychology that appear on TV all the time. But people are complicated, and a lot of times, what we (and these shows) take to be true about human nature… may not be as accurate as we think.
SciShow
What 'Alien Abductions' Say About Our Brains
You’re on the internet, so you probably know that people sometimes claim to have been abducted by aliens. When researchers start to look closely at these stories and where they come from, they begin to realize that there might be...
The Guardian
Why your memories can't be trusted
Memory does not work like a video tape – it is not stored like a file just waiting to be retrieved. Instead, memories are formed in networks across the brain and every time they are recalled they can be subtly changed. So if these...
Curated Video
Measuring Memories
UC Irvine memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus describes a collaboration she was involved in on neuroimaging studies that demonstrated the strong similarity between neural activity when recounting true and false memories.
Curated Video
Memory Science and Education
Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) discusses some current research ideas related to memory and brain imaging, and stresses the importance of educating people on the malleability of memory from a young age.
Curated Video
Planting False Memories
Psychologist and memory scientist Elizabeth Loftus (UC Irvine) describes how she developed the idea of deliberately planting false memories in subjects.
ShortCutsTv
Lost in the Mall
When Elizabeth Loftus gave evidence for the defence in the trail of George Franklin, it was held by the court that while memories were unreliable and could be altered through questioning, they could not be invented. There were no such...
AllTime 10s
10 Reasons Your Memories Are Complete BS
We all have at least a few memories we treasure. But, just how reliable is that memory. Well honestly, not very. From subconscious theft to made up moments, here are 10 Reasons Your Memories Are Complete BS'
Seven Dimensions
The Science of False Memories: Distorting Reality
In this video, a renowned researcher explains the concept of false memories and how they can be distorted or completely fabricated. Through experiments, he demonstrates how false memories can be implanted in the minds of ordinary people.
Seven Dimensions
Understanding Eyewitness Testimony and False Memories
In this video, Elizabeth Loftus, a professor of psychology and law, discusses the intersection between psychology and the legal system, particularly focusing on the fallibility of eyewitness testimony and the prevalence of false...