Chapter 7

processing of information so that it can be stored

neural process by which encoded information becomes stored in memory

act of recalling stored information

strengthening of a connection between neurons

memories are recalled and then stored again, can change

encoding, storage, and retrieval

very brief memory system tied to senses (aka iconic memory for visual or echoic for audial)

briefly holds a limited amount of information and keeps it available for use

breaking down information into meaningful units

relatively permanent storage of information

items presented early (primacy effect) or late (recency effect) are easier to remember

structures in long term memory that help us sort and use information

stimuli in working memory activate specific ideas in long term memory, making retrieval easier for related terms

anything that helps a person recall a memory

any stimulus encoded along with an experience can later trigger a memory of it

learning aids that improve recall through use of retrieval cues (mind palace

explicit -episodic -semantic implicit -classical conditioning -procedural

remembering to do something at some time in the future

forgetting something over time, usually because we don’t use it and it gets pushed out by other information

proactive: old information inhibits the ability to remember new things retroactive: new information inhibits ability to remember old

temporarily blanking out on the name of a song

inattentive encoding of events because you’re not paying attention

vast deficit in long term memory -can be retrograde (Jason Bourne) or anterograde (Memento)

continual recurrence of unwanted memories