Coding, Capacity, Duration Flashcards
1
Q
define cognitive
A
refers to our thoughts + mental processes
2
Q
define memory
A
The process by which we retain information about events that have happened in the past
(retention of information)
3
Q
define short term memory
A
info held for a short period of time
4
Q
define long term memory
A
info held infinitely
5
Q
define capacity
A
how much can we hold in memory
6
Q
define duration
A
how long memory lasts
7
Q
define coding
A
how info is stored in our memory
8
Q
STM - capcity
A
7 items
plus or minus 2
9
Q
STM - duration
A
18-30 seconds
10
Q
STM - coding
A
acoustically
11
Q
LTM - capacity
A
unlimited
12
Q
LTM - duration
A
unlimited
13
Q
LTM - coding
A
semantically
meaningful things/events
