2.3

Question 1

Encoding

Answer 1

Converting sensory information into a form that can be stored

Question 2

Storage

Answer 2

Storage of the info so it can be accessed

Question 3

Retrieval

Answer 3

Accessing the stored memory

Question 4

List the levels of memory

Answer 4

Sensory memory
Short term memory
Long term memory

Question 5

How long can items be kept in STM

Answer 5

30 seconds

Question 6

How many things can be held in STM

Answer 6

7

Question 7

Displacement

Answer 7

When new info replaced older info in the STM

Question 8

Serial position effect

Answer 8

Effect that shows the limited capacity of STM

Question 9

Chunking

Answer 9

Improves STM by dividing lists of items into groups

Question 10

Working memory

Answer 10

Part of STM that allows for simple problem solving/tasks

Question 11

How many items can be stored in LTM

Answer 11

Unlimited capacity

Question 12

How long does LTM last for

Answer 12

Long period of time

Question 13

Rehearsal

Answer 13

Repeating information to encode into LTM

Question 14

Organisation

Answer 14

Organising information into related categories to encode into LTM

Question 15

Elaboration

Answer 15

Adding detail/connections to information to encode into LTM

Question 16

Contextual cues

Answer 16

Stimuli that triggers retrieval of a memory

Question 17

Ways to get memories into LTM

Answer 17

Rehearsal
Organisation
Elaboration