Arthur J. Clark Ed.D.

About

Arthur J. Clark, Ed.D., is a professor at St. Lawrence University. He is the author of Dawn of Memories: The Meaning of Early Recollections in Life. He researches childhood recollections and the content of memories.

Recent Posts

Winston Churchill: A Military Scene as a First Memory of Life

Winston Churchill's first memory of life involves a splendid opportunity for adventure and fulfillment.

The Importance of Appreciating the Simple Things in Life

A Personal Perspective: Seeing everyday matters with appreciation can contribute to a sense of well-being.

Living in the Light and the Dark: An Early Recollection

There are light and dark moments in life. An early recollection as a projective technique sets the scene for such experiences.

Are Early Childhood Recollections Consistent or Random?

Are there similarities between a person's early childhood memories?

The Way Life Is: An Early Recollection

One woman's early childhood memory demonstrates how life pushes us toward resilience.

3 Steps to Grasp the Meaning of First Memories

Three steps that can help make meaning of early life memories.

Early Recollections and Empathic Use of Self

An empathic use of self contributes to understanding an individual's first memories of life.

How Body Language Matters in Interpreting Early Recollections

Personal Perspective: Body language matters in making sense of an individual's early recollection as a projective technique.

First Memories of Life: A Key to Shaping Optimism and Pessimism

Optimism must include pessimism in order to understand one's outlook on life.

Taste: The Rarest Sense in the First Memories of Life

Fewer than 2 out of 100 persons recall taste in their early recollections.