LTM And STM Flashcards
Define memory
Memory refers to a mental process by which we register, store and retrieve information
What are the 3 features of memory
Encoding, capacity and duration
What is encoding
The format in which information is stored in various memory stores
What is capacity
The amount of info that can be stored in a memory store at a given time
What is duration
The length of time info can be held in memory
What are the 2 types of coding
Semantic and acoustic
Define semantic
Proscess of storing info in memory based on meaning
Define acoustic
The process of storing info in memory based on sound
Define trigram
A set of three letters/numbers/symbols often used in memory experiments
Define short term memory
Temporarily stores information
It’s is an active memory system as it contains info currently being thought about
Define long term memory
Involves storing info over lengthy periods of time
