Defining Memory

Question 1

Define: memory

Answer 1

The processing, storage and retrieval of information acquired through learning.

Question 2

What are the 3 processes of memory?

Answer 2

Encoding, storage and retrieval

Question 3

Define: encoding

Answer 3

converting information into a useable form (code) so it can be represented and stored in memory

Question 4

Define: storage

Answer 4

retaining information in memory over time.

Question 5

Define: retrieval

Answer 5

locating and recovering stored information from memory so we are consciously aware of it.