Memory Flashcards

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Define encoding. What is stronger semantic encoding, acoustic, or visual encoding.

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: The process of putting new info into memory. It can be
automatic or effortful. Semantic encoding is stronger than
both acoustic and visual encoding.

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Categories human memory

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Sensory memory ( Seconds)

Short term memory ( mins)

Long term memory ( lifetime memory)

  • Explicit -→ Declarative -→ Episodic -→ Semantic
  • Implicit –→ Procedural memory
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What are semantic networks?

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Stores facts. Concepts are linked together based on similar meaning. Certain triggers will activate associated memories.

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What is retrieval?

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: Recognition of info is stronger than recall. Retrieval is often based on priming interconnected nodes of the semantic network.

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Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disorder associated with the loss of which neurotransmitter?

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Acetylcholine in neurons that link to the hippocampus

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What is Korakoff’s syndrome?

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Memory loss caused by thiamine deficiency. Causes retrograde amnesia and anterograde amnesia. Another symptom is confabulation, the fabrication of vivid but fake memories

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What is agnosia?

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Characterized by the loss of ability to recognize objects, people, or sounds. Usually caused by physical damage to the brain.

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What is retrograde interference.

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New memories makes you forget old memories

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What is proactive interference?

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Old memories interfere with learning new memories

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