key concepts in memory and an introduction to it Flashcards

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define memory

A

the process of retaining information after the original thing is longer present

Eysenck 2003

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2
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what are the 2 main types of memory

A

STM
brief and quickly forgotten

LTM
long lasting

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3
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define coding

A

format in which memories are stored

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4
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define capacity

A

the amount of information that can be stored

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define duration

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the length of time information can be held in memory

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what type of memory is involved in primacy

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primacy = LTM

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what type of memory is used in recency

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recency = STM

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