3.3 Flashcards
what is encoding
converting information into a form we can store
what is storage
the ability for the brain to store information
what is retrieval
recovering stored information when needed
what is the sensory memory
stimuli from the environment constantly being perceived as sensory images by the brain , both auditory and visual stimuli
what is the capacity of the short term memory
a few seconds
what is the capacity of the short term memory
7 items for around 30 seconds
how does chunking work
break information up - reduces the amount you have to remember
how does rehearsal work
repeating information - keeps it in the short term memory
what is the serial position effect
remember the info at the start of the list and at the end as it’s most recent , but forget the stuff in the middle
what is displacement
information has been pushed out by new information
what is decay
memories break down over time
describe long term memory
it has an unlimited capacity
what is elaboration
analysing the meaning of information
what is organisation
information is organised into logical categories is more easily transferred to ltm
what type of encoding is rehearsal
shallow
how do you do elaborative coding
associating with other things
what are contextual clues
signals related to the time and place info was stored
