The difference between recall memory and recognition memory
Memory: The difference between recall memory and recognition memory?
Personally, I think that the majority of us can identify everyday occurrences, people we have met in the past, or other everyday aspects involving memory. However when we are required to remember precise details of an event that we would be extremely familiar with it becomes apparent that our memory is not as reliable as one may think, especially when under stress.
According to Pozzulo, Bennel, and Forth (2013) when a law enforcement official interviews an eyewitness, their main objective is to re-access stored information from the past. By extracting previous information they are hoping to get complete and precise information of the occurrence or the culprit—this process is called recall memory. The law enforcement official hopes in getting accurate information as possible in order to avoid arresting the wrong person. If recall information successfully returns to the eyewitness then the law enforcement official is able to catch the right person.
Recognition memory, which differs that from recall memory, is the association of a previously seen item or individual that an eyewitness previously experienced. This process entails the comparison of information with the eyewitness’ memory such as face recognition during a lineup or even voice identification (Pozzulo, Bennel, and Forth, 2013).
Pozzulo, Bennel, and Forth, (2013) state that (as cited in Fisher et al. 1987) police officers often interjected an eyewitness’ testimony when they provided information to open-ended questions. This process usually interrupted the eyewitness’ thought process therefore limiting the amount or even vital information to police officers. Other problems that hindered accurate information were when police officers asked very short, but specific questions. Getting straight and to the point did not allow the eyewitness to access other information from recall memory; therefore, limiting perhaps relevant information.
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Personally, I think that the majority of us can identify everyday occurrences, people we have met in the past, or other everyday aspects involving memory. However when we are required to remember precise details of an event that we would be extremely familiar with it becomes apparent that our memory is not as reliable as one may think, especially when under stress.
According to Pozzulo, Bennel, and Forth (2013) when a law enforcement official interviews an eyewitness, their main objective is to re-access stored information from the past. By extracting previous information they are hoping to get complete and precise information of the occurrence or the culprit—this process is called recall memory. The law enforcement official hopes in getting accurate information as possible in order to avoid arresting the wrong person. If recall information successfully returns to the eyewitness then the law enforcement official is able to catch the right person.
Recognition memory, which differs that from recall memory, is the association of a previously seen item or individual that an eyewitness previously experienced. This process entails the comparison of information with the eyewitness’ memory such as face recognition during a lineup or even voice identification (Pozzulo, Bennel, and Forth, 2013).
Pozzulo, Bennel, and Forth, (2013) state that (as cited in Fisher et al. 1987) police officers often interjected an eyewitness’ testimony when they provided information to open-ended questions. This process usually interrupted the eyewitness’ thought process therefore limiting the amount or even vital information to police officers. Other problems that hindered accurate information were when police officers asked very short, but specific questions. Getting straight and to the point did not allow the eyewitness to access other information from recall memory; therefore, limiting perhaps relevant information.
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