Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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The process of converting sensory perceptions into meaningful representations in the brain.
A
Encoding
2
Q
The process of strengthening memory traces for long-term memory
A
Consolidation
3
Q
What is the process of attempting to remember something?
A
Retrieval
4
Q
Define: transfer of learning
A
The ability to apply what you’ve learned in new settings.
5
Q
What is the act of trying to answer a question or attempting to solve a problem rather than being presented with the information or the solution?
A
Generation
6
Q
What cognitive activities are engaged during reflection?
A
Retrieval, elaboration, generation
7
Q
Define working memory
A
The amount of information you can hold in the mind while working through a problem, especially in the face of a distraction.
