Assignment 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is working memory?
A
A small amount of information at a time that can be processed
2
Q
Give an example of a working memory.
A
Meeting a new person and learning their name, but remembering it during the duration of that conversation
3
Q
What is long term memory?
A
Being able to process an unlimited amount of information for a long period of time
4
Q
Give an example of a long term memory.
A
Remembering someone’s birthday
5
Q
What is explicit memory?
A
A type of long term memory that requires that person to remember factual pieces of information
6
Q
Give an example of an explicit memory
A
Being able to tell a story what about happened in your life
