chapter. 6 and 7 Flashcards
what is the process/stages of memory?
encoding, storage and retrieval
encoding is the conversion of information into a usable form so that it can be neurologically represented and stored in memory
storage: is the retention of encoded information over time
retrieval is the recovery of stored information and bringing it into conscious awareness for use
what is sensory memory?
sensory memory is the entry point of memory in which incoming sensori stimuli are retained in their original sensory form for a very brief time;
what is long term memory?
long-term memory is a memory store that holds a potentially unlimited amount of information for a very long time, possibly permanently
what is short term memory?
short-term memory is a memory system with limited storage capacity in which information is stored for a relatively short time unless renewed in some way; also functions as ‘working memory’
what is an implicit memory?
a memory that requires a conscious effort (declarative semantic episodic )
what is an explicit memory?
is a memory that forms unconsciously ( the procedural cerebellum encodes this)
draw Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory
Atkinson–Shiffrin multi-store model of memory represents memory as consisting of three separate stores called sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory
how is the cerebral cortex involved with long term memory?
the cerebral cortex has a crucial role in the process for explicit memories it processes short term memory . links memories to others and stores memories
how is the hippocampus associated with long term memory?
take note of:
- does not store memories but transfers them to the cerebral cortex
- plays a role in the formation of emotional memories particularly explicit memories.
need to know in summary:
it encodes explicit decleratice memories it also consoildates STM to LTM
how is the amygdala associated with long term memory
the amygdala retrieves explixit declarative memories and is emotionally driven where it creates emotional memories
how is the cerebellum associated with long term memory?
the cerebellum encodes impicit procedural memories as it is involved in the motor control coordination and balance
what is a recall?
recall reproducing information stored in memory
what is recognition?
recognition in relation to memory retrieval, identifying the original, learnt information
what is relearning?
relearning learning information again that has been previously learned and therefore stored in long-term memory; also called savings
what is reconstruction?
reconstruction in relation to memory, combining stored information with other available information to form what is believed to be a more coherent, complete or accurate memory; (also called reconstructive memory)
