CH6 Flashcards
this term refers to the system that is responsible for storing information for long periods of time
long-term memory
who supported the idea of the primacy effect?
Dewey Rundus
what is coding?
the form in which stimuli or information are represented in the brain
what is the evidence that supports the idea that STM and LTM are separated in the brain?
- Henry Molaison lost his ability to form long-term memories when his hippocampus was removed but his short-term memory was still there
- Patient KTF had impaired STM but intact LTM due to parietal lobe damage
this term refers to memories we are consciously aware of and can intentionally recall, such as episodic memory, which involves
personal experiences (e.g., remembering a vacation), and semantic memory, which consists of general knowledge and facts (e.g., knowing the capital of a country).
explicit memory
this term refers to the type of memory that operates without conscious awareness, meaning
past experiences can influence one without actively recalling them. This
includes procedural memory, which involves learned skills and habits,
such as riding a bike or typing, where actions become automatic over time.
implicit memory
what is the difference between explicit memory and implicit memory?
explicit memory allows for deliberate recollection while implicit memory guides actions without requiring conscious effort
how does knowledge affect experience?
a person familiar with a sport can anticipate plays and process events effortlessly while someone with little knowledge may struggle to follow (semantic memory influences episodic memory)
this term refers to what occurs when the presentation of one stimulus (the priming stimulus) changes how a person responds to another stimulus (the test
stimulus).
priming
this type of priming occurs when you’re shown the word “doctor,” you are faster recognizing related words like “nurse” or “hospital” because your brain has linked these concepts.
semantic priming
this type of priming occurs when you’ve seen a specific shape or image before, you’re more likely to recognize it or respond to it more
quickly the next time, even if you don’t consciously remember
seeing it.
perceptual priming
Whose test supported the idea of the primacy effect?
Dewey Rundus’
this type of coding occurs in the STM or LTM when we recall information based on its meaning rather than its exact details.
semantic coding
what type of coding is dominant in STM?
auditory coding
