Development Flashcards
What are the two main types of memory discussed in GCSE Psychology?
Short term memory and long term memory.
True or False: Short term memory has a limited capacity.
True.
Fill in the blank: The capacity of short term memory is typically around ___ items.
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What is the duration of short term memory?
Approximately 15 to 30 seconds.
Which type of memory is responsible for storing information over a long period?
Long term memory.
True or False: Long term memory has an unlimited capacity.
True.
What are the two main types of long term memory?
Explicit (declarative) memory and implicit (procedural) memory.
What is explicit memory?
Memory of facts and events that can be consciously recalled.
What is implicit memory?
Memory that involves skills and procedures that are performed without conscious recall.
What process is primarily involved in transferring information from short term memory to long term memory?
Encoding.
Which type of rehearsal is more effective for transferring information to long term memory?
Elaborative rehearsal.
Fill in the blank: The process of retrieving information from long term memory is called ___.
Recall.
What is the role of the hippocampus in memory?
It is crucial for the formation of new long term memories.
True or False: Short term memory is often referred to as working memory.
True.
What is the primary function of short term memory?
To hold information temporarily for processing and manipulation.
