Encoding and Processing

Question 1

What is Shallow Processing?

Answer 1

Little elaboration with a focus on superficial/perceptual elements.

(i.e., encoding a word by the type of font)

Question 2

What is Deep Processing?

(think latent learning)

Answer 2

Focusing on the meaning with deeper elabortation

(i.e., encoding words by meaning and connecting it to previous learning)

Question 3

Types of Encoding

Answer 3

-Visual
-Acoustic
-Semantic (Meaning)

tip: deep processing using semantic encoding

Question 4

Reggie tried to study for his psych exam the night before it was due.

What method of encoding would he be using

(Spacing Effects)

Answer 4

Massed Practice

trying to encode all at once

Question 5

Reggie studied every day during the week leading up to his psych exam

What method of encoding is this

(Spacing Effects)

Answer 5

Distributed Practice

encoding over multiple time periods (long-term retention)

Question 6

What is the testing effect?

Answer 6

Retrieving info for tests helps memory

i.e., review questions

Question 7

Define recency effect and primacy effect

Answer 7

• The last items are remembered best in the short-term (recency)
• The first items in a list are remembered best in the long-term (primacy)