Chapter 7 Memory Flashcards
What is memory
retention of info over time
What is short term memory
retaining info for up to 30 seconds,
What is Long-term memory
relatively permanent and unlimited type of memory
What is working memory
mental workbench, individuals manipulate and assemble info when they make decisions, solve problems, and comprehend written and spoken language(remembering someone’s name after they mention it and pairing it with their face in your mind)
What is the schema theory
mold memories to fit info that already exists in their mind
What is fuzzy trace theory
memory is best understood by considering two types of memory representation, verbatim memory trace and fuzzy trace
What is verbatim memory trace
precise details
What is fuzzy trace
gist(remembering the gist of cat in the hat)
How is attention connected to memory
what we focus on will be what we remember
How does memory affect children
first children will have implicit memory which can be really important and is more prominent, then, later on, develop explicit memory, children also develop infantile amnesia, children have short term memory early but around the second year develop the long term memory
What is implicit memory
memory without conscious recollection, such as skills and routine procedure(riding bikes or driving a car)
What is explicit memory
conscious memory such as facts or experiences
What is infantile amnesia
not being able to remember the first 3 years of a child’s life, the reason being the frontal lobes haven’t fully developed
How does memory affect childhood
Can remember a lot if given cues and prompts, memory improves as they go age, and they use gist, acquire more knowledge and expertise, memory spans, and effective strategies
What are some effective strategies
Organization, elaboration, Imagery
