AP Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
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Memory
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The persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information.
2
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Recall
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A measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, as on a fill-in-the-blank test.
3
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Recognition
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A measure of memory in which the person need only identify items previously learned, as on a multiple choice test..
4
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Relearning
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A measure of memory that assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again.
5
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Encoding
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The processing of information into the memory system - for example, by extracting memory.
6
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Storage
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The retention of encoded information over time.
7
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Retrival
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The process of getting information out of memory storage.