INFORMATION PROCESSING THEORY: RICHARD ATKINSON'S AND RICHAD SHRIFFIN Flashcards
When the individual learns when the human mind takes information
Encoding
Performs operational in it, stores the information
Storage
Retrieves information when it is needed
Retrieval
Ability to store information so that it can be used at a later time
Memory
- Responsible for selective process
- information store that holds an exact copy of stimuli for a very short period of time.
3 secs last
Ex. Color, shape, blowing of horn
Sensory Memory
-Needs attention to store in short-term
- the information store that retains the information as we consciously work on it.
✓Working Memory
✓ 5-9 chunks of information
✓ 20 to 30 secs
Short-term memory
- needs rehearsal and maintenance
- information story that is permanent
✓final storing house
✓minutes to lifetime
✓information on the LTM, if not rehearsed, can be forgotten
Long-Term Memory
The inability to recall (previously known) to the mind
Forgetting
3 Causes of Forgetting
Retrieval Failure
Decay Theory
Interference Theory
Forgetting is due to inability to recall information
Retrieval Failure
This gradually fades when not in used. Needs Review!
Decay Theory
Forgetting LTM is due to the influence of other learning.
✓ old information hinders the new info or vice versa
Interference theory
The ability to recall or recognize what has been learned or experienced.
Retention
The act or an instance of hindering, obstructing, or impeding
Interference
When something previously learner influences the new material
Transfer
