Cognitive Flashcards
encoding
putting info. into memory
storage
retaining info in memory
retrieval
recovering the info in memory
recall
independently reproducing the info that you have been previously exposed to
recognition
involves realizing that a certain stimulus event is one you have seen or heard before
recency effect
words presented at the end of a list are remembered best
primacy effect
words presented at the beginning of a list are remembered second best
Stage Theory of Memory
several different memory systems and that each system has a different function
sensory memory
contains fleeting impressions of sensory stimuli
short term (working) memory
info you attend to goes from sensory memory into short term —> 7 (+ or - 2) pieces can be stored here
long term memory
permanent storehouse of one’s experiences, knowledge, and skills
Rehearsal- maintenance
repeating the info (keeps info in short term memory)
Rehearsal- elaborative
organizing the info. & associating it w/ info already in long-term memory (get info. into long term memory)
procedural memory
remembering how things are done
declarative memory
where explicit info is stored
- semantic: remembering general knowledge
- episodic: remembering particular events you have personally experienced
