CHAPTER 7.10: Retrieval

Question 1

what is retrieval?

Answer 1

the retrieval of information from memory stores

Question 2

what is recognition

Answer 2

a type of retrieval where a stimulus/piece of information is identified when presented

ex. MCQ

Question 3

what is recall?

Answer 3

retrieval of information when asked, without the information being present

ex. short/long anseer

Question 4

what is the difference between free and cued recall

Answer 4

free - when you just generate the information

cued- when you are given a prompt for your memory to “start” it

Question 5

what is encoding specificity principle

Answer 5

retrieval is most effective when occurs in same context as encoding.

ex. chewing gum while studying and while taking test makes recall easier!

Question 6

what is context dependent learning

Answer 6

reengaging with the context in which you learn something can help you remember it!

Question 7

what is state dependent learning

Answer 7

learning dependent on physiological state!

ex. if consumed a lot of caffeine while learning itll be easier to recall that info when having consumed caffeine

Question 8

what is mood dependent learning

Answer 8

when learning in a specific mood itll be easier to recall that info when in that mood again

Question 9

what is context dependent forgetting

Answer 9

change in context makes you lose access to information!

ex. when you go into a room needing to do something but u get there and completely forget what u were there for

Question 10

what is context reinstatement effect?

Answer 10

when after context dependant forgetting you end up back in original context and the thought comes back to you!