5.4 Flashcards
What is the difference between recall and recognition?
Recall is when you are coming up with the information without any prompts. Recognition you can see the information and you are identifying the correct answer
Identify one way in which an individual can improve the retrieval process.
The more a person studies and reviews information the easier it is to recall the information
Explain what retrieval cues are and how they impact the retrieval process.
Retrieval cues are information that is previously learned that is paired with new information. These cues help improve the retrieval process and access information
Provide an example of how you can use retrieval cues.
When trying to learn the names of your classmates you can connect their name to where they sit in class, their hair color, or to different interests you and them share
How do memory associations work?
These are cues that are formed when a memory is encoded, things like smell, taste, and sight which can help retrieve memories in the future. Often times these are formed without a conscious effort
Describe the encoding specificity principle.
This is when certain memories are linked to the context in which they are created
Explain the difference between mood-congruent and state-dependent memories.
Mood-congruent memory is the consistency between one’s mood and the emotional context of the memories recalled. State-dependent memories are memories that are created in one state, such as being healthy or sick, and can be easily remember when in that state
Describe the serial position effect and how our memory is affected by the order of the information.
When studying you are more likely to remember the information you first started studying and the information you last studied, this is due to the primacy and recency effect. The information in the middle is most likely to be forgotten
How can distributed practice impact a person’s ability to remember more information?
By spacing studying out you will be able to improve your retention of information and boost your ability to retrieve information. When studying is spaced out you will better understand which information needs to be reviewed and you can counter the serial position effect
