chapter 7 Flashcards
memory
encoding
getting information into our memory banks
storage
keeping information in memory for later use
retrieval
fetching information from our long term memory
3 ways to retrive memory
recall, recognition, relearn
iconic memory
visual, 1/2 to 1 second
echoic memory
auditory, 2 to 10 seconds
retroactive
learning something new hampers information disrupts old memories
proactive
earlier learning in way of new learning
primary effect
tendency to better remember the first items in a list
recency effect
tendency to remember the last items in a list
explicit memory
recalling information intentionally
implicit memory
recalling information we dont remember deliberatively
recall
generating previously remembered info on own
recognition
selecting previously remembered info from options
relearning
refresh memory of something already studied
repression
painful memories are pushed into unconsciousness
sensory memory
large amounts of information for very short periods of time
short term memory
retained for brief periods of time, aprox 20 seconds
decay
memories fade away over time
interference
memories get in the way of eachother
the magic number
7 pieces of information
chunking
organizing meaningful information into groups
rehearsal
repeating information extends duration
long term memory
memories acquired over a lifetime
flashbulb memories
emotional memories that seem to be so vivid we recall them with remarkable detail
