Chapter 5 Test Flashcards
the persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information
Memory
A measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, like fill-in-the-blank
recall
a person need only identify items learned, as on a multiple-choice test
recognition
assess the amount of time saved when learning material again
relearning
the processing of information into the memory system- for example, by extracting meanin
encoding
the retention of encoded information over time
storage
the process of getting information out of memory storage
retrieval
immediate brief recording of sensory information in the memory system
sensory memory
a momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli; a photo-graphic or picture-image memory lasting more than a few tenths of a second
iconic memory
a momentary sensory memory of auditory stimuli; if attention is elsewhere, sounds and words can still be recalled within 3 or 4 seconds
echoic memory
The Sensory Registers have virtually unlimited capacity but a rapid _____ of information
decay
Attention selects some information for further processing
Initial Processing
What is the chunking limit for STM?
5 to 10 items
1.5 to 2 seconds
If you have a problem with encoding you probably have a
learning disability
There are limited benefits to simply repeating information over and over
Rote Reherseal
How do you get info?
Encoding
How do you retain info?
Storage
How do you get info back out?
Retrieval
Memory is _____ that has persisted over time
learning
Linking STM information to LTM information is more beneficial
Elaborative Rehearsal
memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices
mnemonics
A Peg-Word, chunking and unique associations are all
Mnemonics
What is the SQ3R?
Survey Question Read Retrieve Review
_____ is crucial in memory transfer and consolidation
Hippocampus
The part of the brain that functions as a “switching station” between the STM and LTM is the
Hippocampus
Our emotions TRIGGER ______ _____ that influence memory formation.
stress hormones
Stress hormones provoke the ______
Amygdala
The information-processing model views memories as products of inter-connected neural networks
Connectionism
Recalling facts and information
Semantic Memory
Recalling Personal Information
Episodic Memory
Memory changes associated with recollection
Reconstructive Memory
Emotional Memories that take you back to place and time
Flashbulb
Only what has ____ gets transferred into LTM
Meaning
