Memory for Actions

Abstract

Preface. Introduction. Explanations for Episodic Memory. Early Findings and Explanations for the Retention of Self-performed Tasks. Theoretical Integration I: Actions as Described by the Multimodal Theory. Empirical Inconsistencies and Theoretical Controversies. Theoretical Integration II: Expansion and Differentiation of the Multimodal Theory. Recent Studies on Encoding and Retrieval. Theoretical Integration III: Inclusion of Retrieval Processes. Memory for Actions and its Implications for Theories on Episodic Memories. Widening the Perspective. References. Author Index. Subject Index.