Chapter 9 First Half Flashcards

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Flashbulb Memories

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A clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event

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Memory

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The persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information

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Encoding

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The processing of information into the memory system

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Storage

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The retention of encoded information over time

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Retrieval

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The process of getting information out of memory storage

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Sensory Memory

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The immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system

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Short-Term Memory

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Activated memory that holds a few items briefly, such as the seven digits of a phone number while dialing, before the information stored is forgotten

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Long-Term Memory

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The relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills and experiences.

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Working Memory

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A newer understanding of short-term memory that involves conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information and information retrieved from long-term memory

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Automatic Processing

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Unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, time and frequency and of well-learned information, such as word meanings

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Effortful Processing

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Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort

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Rehearsal

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The conscious repetition of information, either to maintain it in consciousness or to encode it for storage

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Spacing Effect

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The tendency for distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retention than is achieved through mass study or practice

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Serial Position Effect

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Our tendency to recall best the last and first items in a list

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Visual Encoding

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The encoding of picture images

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Acoustic Encoding

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The encoding of sound, especially the sound of words.

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Semantic Encoding

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The encoding of meaning, includes the meaning of words

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Imagery

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Mental pictures; a powerful aid to effortful processing, especially when combined with semantic encoding

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Rosy Retrospection

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People recall events more positively than they evaluated them at the time they occurred

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Mnemonic Devices

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Memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices

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Method of Loci

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Walking through a series of places while associating information with each place