20. Memory and Processing

Question 1

learning that has persisted over time (revival)

Answer 1

memory

Question 2

memory of facts and experiences that can consciously know and declare (declarative memory)

Answer 2

explicit memory

Question 3

retention independent of conscious recollection (non-declarative memory) (automatic)

Answer 3

implicit memory

Question 4

sweaty palms b/c of the dentist (a type of CC) is an example of _______ ______

Answer 4

implicit memory

Question 5

a measure of memory in which the person must retrieve info learned earlier

Answer 5

recall

Question 6

a measure of memory in which the person needs to only identify items learned perviously

Answer 6

recognition

Question 7

a measure of memory that assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again

Answer 7

relearning

Question 8

What are the three stages to store and retrieve memories?

Answer 8

1. encoding
2. storage
3. retrieval

Question 9

processing of info into the memory system by extracting meaning (getting info into our brain through rehearsal)

Answer 9

encoding

Question 10

the process of retaining encoded info over time

Answer 10

storage

Question 11

the process of getting info out of the memory system

Answer 11

retrieval

Question 12

no single part of the brain store memories they are assorted into many parts of the ________ ________

Answer 12

cerebral cortex (association areas)

Question 13

helps process explicit memories for storage (save button for explicit memories)

Answer 13

hippocampus

Question 14

what happens when the 1. __________ is damaged?

Answer 14

1. hippocampus

2. left damaged, verbal info; right damaged, visual designs and locations

Question 15

the 1. _________ functions as a loading dock where the brain 2. _______ and 3. _______ info.

Answer 15

1. hippocampus
2. registers
3. holds

Question 16

CC center (if damaged, cannot develop new certain developed reflexes, like anticipating a puff after a tone)

Answer 16

cerebellum

Question 17

encoding that requires attention and effort

Answer 17

effortful processing

Question 18

memorizing vocab for a quiz or test

Answer 18

effortful processing

Question 19

unconscious encoding of incidental info, such as space, time, and of well-learned info such as word meanings

Answer 19

automatic processing

Question 20

encoding on the basic level based on the structure or appearance of words

Answer 20

shallow processing

Question 21

encodes semantically, based on the meaning of the word; tends to yield the best retention

Answer 21

deep processing

Question 22

struggle to memorize info that is not 1. _________ and that i is why it’s best to learn things as complete 2. ________ and 3. ______ it to us

Answer 22

1. meaningful
2. systems
3. apply

Question 23

greatly increased 1. ________ when we 2. _______; and basically its better as 3. _______ for both 4. ______ and 5. _______ with more memories

Answer 23

1. retention
2. focus
3. adults
4. focus
5. memories

Question 24

the process of processing many diff. aspects of a problem simultaneously

Answer 24

parallel processing

Question 25

short-term memory that focuses on conscious, active processing of info + of info retrieved from long-term memory

Answer 25

working memory