Chapter 8: Memory Flashcards
the input of information into the memory system
encoding
processing done without much thought (recalling what you had for lunch today)
automatic processing (done without any conscious awareness)
recalling what you studied for a test (requires more effort to remember)
effortful processing
the encoding of words and their meaning
semantic encoding
the encoding of images
visual encoding
the encoding of sounds, words in particular
acoustic encoding
better memory when it relates to yourself vs less personal information
self-reference effect
the creation of a permanent record of information
storage
storage of brief sensory events: sight, smell, tastes - only for a few seconds
sensory memory
temporary storage system that processes incoming sensory memory - last about twenty seconds
short-term memory (STM)
the conscious repetition of information to be remembered
rehearsal
moving short-term memory to long-term memory
memory consolidation
the continuous storage of information - no limits on capacity
long-term memory (LTM)
