2.1.1 memory

Question 1

human brain is like a computer

Answer 1

• like a computer info is processed (when sensory info is operated on - input), then stored (retained and encoding) and retrieved (recalled which is output)

Question 2

why do we need to encode information?

Answer 2

when we unconsciously or deliberately choose to store sensory info it needs encoding

Question 3

what does encoding do?

Answer 3

turns sensory input into an electrochemical memory trade that can be stored in the brain