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Module 26, 27, 28
Psychology 100 with Crothers at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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memory
the persistence of learning over time through the storageand retrieval of info
encoding
the processing of info into the memory system
storage
the retention of encoded info over time
retrieval
the process of getting info out of memory storage
sensory memory
the immediate, very brief recording of sensory info in the memory system
short-term memory
activated memory that holds a few items briefly, such as the seven digits of a phone number while dialing, before the info is stored or forgotten
long-term memory
the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse o fthe memory system (includes knowledge, skills, and experiences)
working memory
a newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial info and of info retrieved from long-term memory
automatic processing
unconscious encoding of incidental info such as space, time, and frequency, and of well-learned info
efforful processing
encoding that requires attention and conscious effort
rehearsal
the conscious repetition of info either to maintain it in consciousness or to encode it for storage
spacing effect
the tendency for distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retntion than is achieved through massed study or practice
serial position effect
our tendency to recall best the last and first items in a list
visual encoding
teh encoding of picture images
acoustic encoding
the encoding of sound, especially the sound of words
semantic encoding
the encoding of meaning, including the meaning of words
imagery
mental pictures; a powerful aid to effortful processing, especially when combined with semantic encoding
mnemonics
memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices
chunking
organizing items into familiar, manageable units, often occurs automatically
iconic memory
photographic or picture-image memory lasting no more than a few tenths of a second
echoic memory
a momentary sensory memory of auditory stimuli
long-tem potentialism (LTP)
an increase in a synapse's firing potential after brief, rapid stimulation
flashbulb memory
a clear memory of an emotionally event
amnesia
the loss of memory
implicit memory
retention independent of conscious reollection
explicit memory
memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know an declare
hippocampus
a neural center that is located in the limbic system; helps process explicit memories for storage
hierarchies
mental outlines, organizing material into main, large categories and subcategories
memory storage types
1. sensory memory storage
2. short-term memory storage
3. long-term memory storage
About this deck
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Created: 2011-11-19
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Created: 2011-11-19
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