Learning and Memory (Chapter 6)

Question 1

Iconic Memory

Answer 1

Visual memory that lasts quickly used to give a sense of continuity (watching a film)

Question 2

Short term/ working memory

Answer 2

speech and visual info stored for short periods

Question 3

intermediate working memory

Answer 3

remember for a while, but still not long term (what you had for breakfast today & yesterday, but not every day this week)

Question 4

Implicit Memory

Answer 4

Nonverbal memory system we don’t control and can’t recall, unconscious part of brain

Question 5

Explicit Memory

Answer 5

verbal and conscious memory we can access (not developed til 3)

Question 6

Mirror Neuron System

Answer 6

learning by imitating actions or behaviors us this