CH 6 Flashcards
Serial Position Curve
In a memory experiment in which participants are asked to recall a list of words
Primacy Effect
In a memory experiment in which a list of words is presented, enhanced memory for words presented at the beginning of the list
Recancy Effect
In a memory experiment in which a list of words is presented, enhanced memory for words presented at the end of the list
Episodic 1L
Explicit (conscious) personal experiences
Semantic 2L
Explicit (conscious) stored knowledge and memory for facts
Priming 1R
Implicit (unconscious) A change in response to a stimulus caused by the previous presentation of stimulus
Procedural Memory 2R
Implicit (not conscious) skill memory
Conditioning 3R
Implicit (not conscious) occurs when pairing an initially neutral stimulus with another stimulus results in the latter taking on new properties
Episodic Memory
Is capable of mental time travel
Semantic Memory
Accesses things we are familiar with
Episodic Memories can be
lost, leaving only semantic memories
Semantic Memories can be
enhanced is associated w/episodic men.
Semantic is
easier to remember
Semantic Memory can
influence our experience by influencing attention. - Directs attention by recalling already stored knowledge
Repetition Priming
Occurs when test stimulus affects the person’s response to the same stimulus when presented later