ch 9 Flashcards
working memory
the active maintenance and manipulation of short term memory
cognitive control
the manipulation and application of working memory for planning, task switching, attention, stimulus selection and inhibition of inappropriate reflexive behaviors
sensory memory
brief, transient sensations of what has just been perceived when someone sees, hears or tastes something
short term memory
a temporary memory thats maintained through active rehearsal
long term memory
permanent storage of memory that lasts beyond a period of conscious attention
transient memories
short-lasting mental representations sometimes lasting only a few seconds or minutes
what are the 2 types of transient memories
sensory memory and visual sensory memory
sensory memory
brief transient sensations of what youve just perceived when you’re seen, heard, tasted, touched or smelled something
visual sensory memory
the initial temporary storage for info perceived by the visual system
chunking
organizing data into manageable units
working memory (ST memory)
a workspace for the mind. colelcts sensory input, activated relevant LTMs, and transforms info to suit current needs
what are the 3 components of working memory
phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and central executive
visuospatial sketchpad
the component of Badded;y’s model of working memory that holds visual and spatial images for manipulation
phonological loop
an auditory memory maintained by internal speech rehearsal
central executive
monitors and manipulates the 2 working memory buffers
