Chapter 9 Flashcards
A Lear memory of an emotionally significant moment
Flashbulb memories
Memory
The persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information.
Encoding
Processing of info into the memory system
The retention of encoded info over time
Storage
Retrieval
Process of getting info from memory storage
Immediate very brief recording of sensory info in the memory system
Sensory memory
Activated memory that holds a few items briefly
Short term memory
Long term memory
The relatively permanent and limitless storage.
Newer understanding of short term memory that involves conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual.
Working memory
Automatic processing
Unconscious encoding of incidental info, such as space time and frequency and of well learned info such as word meanings.
Effortful processing
Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort.
Conscious repetition of info either to maintain it in consciousness or to encode for storage
Rehearsal
Spacing effect
Tendency for distributed study or practice over time better long term retention instead of mass study.
Our tendency to recall the 1st and last part of a sequence
Serial position effect
Visual encoding
Encoding using visual images and pictures
