Ch. 6 "MEMORY"
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Encoding is…
taking in information and transforming it to then store it.
What are the three functions of memory?
Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval
Storage is…
Keeping a memory preserved.
Retrieval is…
Bringing stored info to the mind
Memories are made by…
combining new and old info together
What are the three methods to improve encoding?
Elaboration, Visual-Imaginary, and Organizational encoding.
Elaborative encoding is…
relating new info to past memories and experiences
What are the three ways (levels) of processing a task?
Visual, Acoustic, and Semantic (best)
What part of the brain is activated more when you remember better?
The frontal lobe
What is visual imagery encoding?
Imagining the information in a picture; axon
What is organizational encoding?
Organizing info into a logical way; tree diagrams; charts
What are the three major kinds of memory storage?
Sensory memory, Short-term, and Long-term
How long does Sensory Memory last?
a few seconds
What is Sensory Memory divided into?
Iconic and Echoic memory
About how many items can Short-Term memory hold?
7
What is working memory?
The current maintenance of the info being perceived
What is Consolidation?
The process of stabilizing memories in the brain.
What is Reconsolidation?
If a memory is disrupted while being recalled, it must be consolidated again.
What type of test is Recall retrieval used for?
fill-in-the-blank
what type of test is Recognition retrieval used for?
multiple-choice
What is the Encoding specificity principle?
the idea that retrieval cues are an effective way to remember when they recreate the conditions under which the info was learned.
What is the difference between State dependent retrieval and Transfer-appropriate processing?
State dependent memories are better recalled under the same “mood” you were in while learning it. Transfer-appropriate memories are better recalled when you are in the same environment or situation in which you learned it.
In what order does information go through the memory system?
Sensory input_ Sensory memory(unattended info is lost)_ Short-term memory(unrehearsed info is lost)_ Long-term memory(some may be lost over time)
What is the difference between Explicit and Implicit memory?
Explicit- intentionally retrieving memories Implicit- actions and memories are recalled without the conscious effort to do so.