What are the three elements of memory in order?
- Encoding
- Storage
- Retrieval
What is encoding?
Information is acquired and processed
In encoding, what terms of information is moved to where?
Short term to long term
What happens in the process of encoding?
Elaboration
What is elaboration?
Making connections between new information and pre-existing information in memory
What are the three distinct storage systems?
Audible, Visual, and Haptic
What is sensory memory?
Stores sensory information (see, feel, hear, etc.)
Does sensory memory store information accurately or not?
Yes, sensory memory stores information very accurately
How long does sensory memory last?
Only a few seconds
What is another name for working memory?
Short term memory
What is Working Memory? What does it hold?
Holds information temporarily while we use it to perform tasks
How long is information held in working memory?
15-25 seconds (if not rehearsed)
How much information can the average person hold?
7 +- 2
What is long term memory?
Permanent memory storage
What is the limit to long term memory?
Unlimited (no known limit to)
What are the 2 Long Term memory systems?
Explicit (conscious) and Implicit (Nonconscious)
What are the 2 subcategories in Explicit (conscious) from Long Term memory?
- Episodic
- Semanti
What is Episodic Memory from Explicit (conscious) from Long Term Memory?
Your memories of events from your life (Where did you play Rubik’s revolution when you were younger?)
What is Semantic Memory from Explicit (conscious) from Long Term Memory?
Your memory of facts and information (Who was the author who wrote “The design of everyday things?”)
What is procedural Memory from Implicit (non-conscious) from Long Term Memory?
Your memory for performing tasks or actions.
“Muscle Memory”
How do you do the 200 FLY?
What is Classical Conditioning (Emotional Memory) from Implicit (non-conscious) from Long Term Memory?
Your memory for emotional associations with objects.
Ex. Your negative association with blue cardigans
What is Recall?
Remembering without cues (no prompt or reminder)
What is Recognition?
Remembering with cues (a prompt or reminder)
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Flashbulb Memory
