1- Intro to Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What is memory?
A
Mental processes we use to hold and manipulate the internal representations in our mind
2
Q
What is working memory?
A
A temporary information store
3
Q
What is short-term memory?
A
A low capacity store for active, readily available information
4
Q
What is long-term memory?
A
A store for informative knowledge
5
Q
Who proposed the forgetting curve?
A
Ebbinghaus
6
Q
What does the forgetting curve suggest?
A
Forgetting slows down time
7
Q
What was Miller’s suggestion of memory capacity?
A
Memory capacity includes strings of words or concepts ranging from 5-9
