Memory

Question 1

memory

Answer 1

learning that has persisted over time
info that has to be acquired, stored, and can be retrieved

Question 2

interconnected neural networks

Answer 2

result in memories

Question 3

particular activation patterns of neural networks

Answer 3

result in specific memories arising

Question 4

How is memory measured?

Recall

Answer 4

REtrieving info not currently in conscious awareness but learned earlier

fill in blank question, essay, SAQ

Question 5

How is memory measured?

recognition

Answer 5

identifying items previously learned

MCQ, recognizing brand from ad

Question 6

How is memory measured?

relearning

Answer 6

learning something more quickly when you learn it again

studying for final exam, using spanish on mexico trip

Question 7

information processing model

Answer 7

compares human memory to computer

Question 8

What is first step in Information-Processing Model?

Encoding

Answer 8

getting info into memory system

typing on keyboard, showing up on screen

Question 9

What is 2nd step of Information-Processing Model

Storage

Answer 9

retaining/saving that info

giving doc a title, sharing doc

Question 10

What is 3rd step of Information-Processing Model?

Retrieval

Answer 10

getting information back out

finding doc by title you gave it

Question 11

Stage 1

Multi-Store Model

Answer 11

Sensory memory: very brief recording of info

Question 12

Sensory Memory

Iconic Memory

Answer 12

very brief memory of visual stimuli

Question 13

Sensory Memory

Echoic Memory

Answer 13

brief memory of auditory stimuli

saying “What did you say” even if you knew what was said

Question 14

Stage 2

Multi-Store Model

Answer 14

Long-term memory: relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system

Question 15

Working memory

Answer 15

actively processing info held in short term memory

Question 16

Working memory

Central Executive

Answer 16

memory component
* focuses attention
* coordinates phono. loop & visuo. sketchpad

Question 17

Working memory

Phonological loop

Answer 17

briefly holds auditory info

Question 18

working memory

visuospatial sketchpad

Answer 18

holds info about objects appearance and location in space

Question 19

Stage 3

Multi-Store Model

Answer 19

short term memory: holds a few items before info is stored or forgotten
* digits of phone #