Chapter 7-Memory

Question 1

Robert Atkinson’s model

Answer 1

Sensory memory-Temporary memory that needs attention to get it to stick
Working memory-When paying attention the information will encounter the working memory/short-term memory. It needs to be actively used to stick. Working memory can hold up to 7 items.
Long-term memory-Semantic importance. Unlimited information.

Question 2

Chunking

Answer 2

Gather information in different groups to make it easier to remember.

Question 3

Serial position effect

Answer 3

Easier to remember the first and last information than the information offered in between.

Question 4

Primacy effect

Answer 4

A better memory of the first information.

Question 5

Recency effect

Answer 5

A better memory of the last information.

Question 6

Diffusion activation model

Answer 6

Stimuli in the working memory activate specific nodes in the long-term memory.

Question 7

Information processing model

Answer 7

Encoding phase: processing info so it can be stored.
Storage phase: the conservation of coded representations.
Retrieval phase: the pickup of information whenever needed.

Question 8

Explicit memory

Answer 8

Episodic (own experiences) and semantic memory (knowledge about the world).

Question 9

Implicit memory

Answer 9

Procedural memory (motor skills and habits).

Question 10

Prospective memory

Answer 10

focused on the future (remember to call someone when you get home)