Definitions - memory

Question 1

Capacity

Answer 1

a measure of how much can be held in memory - represented in terms of bits of information

Question 2

Coding

Answer 2

the way information is changed so that it can be stored in memory - visual, acoustic, semantic codes

Question 3

Duration

Answer 3

measure of how long a memory lasts before its no longer available

Question 4

MSM

Answer 4

explanation of memory based on 3 different memory stores and how info is transferred between these stores

Question 5

The CE

Answer 5

monitors and coordinates all other mental functions in working memory

Question 6

Episodic buffer

Answer 6

receives input from many sources, temporarily stores info then intergrating it to construct mental episode of whats being experienced

Question 7

PL

Answer 7

code speech sounds in working memory typically involving MR

Question 8

VSS

Answer 8

codes visual info in terms of separate objects as well as the arrangement of objects

Question 9

WMM

Answer 9

explanation of memory when used when working on a task

Question 10

Episodic memory

Answer 10

personal memories of certain events; context, emotions and specific details

Question 11

Semantic memory

Answer 11

shared memories or facts - knowing that - knowing ice made of water

Question 12

Procedural memory

Answer 12

memory of knowing how to do things - riding a bike

Question 13

Interferrence

Answer 13

an explanation for forgetting in terms of one memory disrupting ability ability to recall another

Question 14

Proactive interference

Answer 14

past learning inteferes with current learning

Question 15

Retroactive interference

Answer 15

current attempts of learning interferes with past learning

Question 16

Cues

Answer 16

things that serve as a reminder

Question 17

Retrieval failure

Answer 17

occurs due to lack of or absence of cues