EXAM #2 CH.6 Flashcards
Name the 3 procedures for the capacity to retain information. Give 3 examples from lecture.
- Encoding- Reading material before lecture
- Storage- Lecture, making connections to reading.
- Retrieval- Drawing out info from reading and lecture.
How long does sensory memory last?
3-4 seconds
What are 3 types of sensory memory?
- Iconic- Visual
- Echoic- Auditory
- Eidetic- Photographic, (only children)
What term is used for breaking down information?
Chunking- i.e. Car repair or magic 7
What comprises the three-stage model of memory?
- Sensory
- Short-term
- Long-Term
During a multiple choice exam, what part of the memory “process” is being used?
Retrieval
When you find a meaningful association for a memory, what is it called?
Elaborative Rehearsal
Describe the types of declarative memory.
- Semantic- memory of facts (general info)
2. Episodic-Personal Experience
What is an example of semantic memory?
The capitol of CA is Sacramento. (general info about the world).
Give an example of an episodic memory.
I remember my first kiss, graduating high school, (personal).
Retrospective memory
Memory of past experiences, or acquired information . i.e. ( i’ve been to Sacramento)
Prospective memory
Memory of things one plans to do in the future.
i.e. “ what am I going to do over spring break?
Describe Procedural Memory, give an example.
The memory of how to do things that require motor skills. “knowing how”
Baking cookies, remembering how to get around Sacramento.
What is a schema?
To Piaget, a mental framework for understanding or acting on the environment.
Give an example of a gender schema.
Sadie Hawkins: 1950’s v.s. 2019. Or women asking men on dates.
Flashbulb memory
Major novel events i.e. Where were you when 9/11 happened? PTSD,
A memory maintained with no effort.
Eyewitness testimony studied by Elizabeth Loftus is considered flawed. Why?
The Misinformation Effect:
A form of memory distortion caused by leading questions or misinformation.
What is the Interference Theory?
The belief that forgetting is the result of the interference of memories with each other.
Name the two types of interference.
Retroactive: New information interferes with the retention of materials learned earlier.
(i.e. new psychology material learned, interrupted by philosophy later)
Proactive: Philosophy learned, interrupting psychology exam.
Repression as described in lecture
Pushing out “awareness”
Distributed Practice
Studying 2 hours a day, 2 weeks before test.
Massed Practice
Studying 10 hours the night before test
Sequence Positioning
Primary/ Recency:
7+(-2)= 5 to 9 items in serial position
What is the main function of the Hippocampus?
Memory: A hippo with a good memory on campus.
