6.1 - What Is Memory? Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of “Memory”?
A
The ability to store and retrieve information over time
2
Q
What’s “Encoding”?
A
The process of transforming what we think, perceive, or feel into an enduring memory
3
Q
What are the three key functions of memory?
A
Storage
Encoding
Retrieval
4
Q
What’s “Retrieval”?
A
Process of bringing to mind information that has been previously encoded and stored
