intro to memory Flashcards
1
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flashbulb memory
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a unique and highly emotional moment can give rise to clear, strong, and persistent memory
2
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encoding
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the process of getting info into the memory system
3
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storage
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the processing of retaining encoded info over time
4
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retrieval
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the process of getting into out of memory storage
5
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sensory memory
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initial, momentary storage of info, lasts for only an instant
6
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short term memory
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memory that holds meaningful info for a short period of time, usually less than 30 seconds
7
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long-term memory
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memory that stores information on a relatively permanent basis
8
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working memory
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acts as an active workspace in which info in retrieved, manipulated, and maintained through rehearsal
