Daniel Schacter - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the significant influence of two psychologists, Herb Crovitz and Endel Tulving, on their career. After graduating in 1974, they worked as a research assistant for Crovitz at Duke University, where they developed an interest in human memory. This interest led them to pursue graduate studies at the University of Toronto, a leading center for memory research, under the mentorship of Tulving. The speaker emphasizes the importance of asking interesting questions about memory and the impact of mentorship on their career path.

What lessons did the author learn about asking questions in memory research?

Reflect on how mentorship from Crovitz and Tulving shaped the author's career.