Memory Flashcards
What is a schema?
A schema is a set of knowledge we have about an object, thing, or situation that we know about because of prior experiences.
what is the reconstructive theory of memory?
the theory of reconstructive memory states that our memory and schemas can be reconstructed based on new information or leading questions, etc.
what is a leading question?
A leading question is a question that may trigger the participant to alter their memory to satisfy a query. For example, if the participant saw no fire in a car crash, but you ask “What did you think of the fire?” they may answer the question as if they saw it because they think they did.
what is distortion in the context of memory?
Distortion in memory is when we merge two or more events/memories together to form one unintentionally.
What is confabulation?
Confabulation is when we lie subconsciously without the intent of deceiving someone or lying to them. We lie in this sense because we have gaps in our memory, we believe that what we are saying is correct and not a lie.
What are accessibility problems?
accessibility problems are memory retrieval problems that are caused by the inability to access the problems overall.
For example: when we temporarily forget something.
What are availability problems?
Availability problems are memory retrieval problems that are caused by the overall inexistence of the memory or the inability to retrieve that problem because it is unavailable. for example permanent forgetting.
What is retrograde amnesia?
Retrograde amnesia is the inability to recall memories from the past. ‘retro’ meaning ‘back in time/past’
What is anterograde amnesia?
Anterograde amnesia is the inability to form new memories. ‘Antero’ meaning ‘forward in time/future’
What form of amnesia can be caused due to damage of the hippocampus?
Anterograde amnesia – because information can not be travelled from short term memory to the long term memory.
What form of amnesia can be caused due to damage of the frontal lobe?
Retrograde amnesia
What is the role of the hippocampus?
The role of the hippocampus is to make new memories. It is a part of the limbic system and is important in memory-making/transportation from LTM to STM.
What is the role of the frontal lobe?
The role of the frontal lobe is to organise and plan.
What is the role of the cerebellum?
The role of the cerebellum is to form memories like motor skills and speaking which will last us our lifetime.
Give details (encoding, capacity, etc) of the sensory store in the MSM of memory.
encoding -> 5 senses
capacity -> A lot, but not for long.
duration -> approximately 2 seconds.
forgetting -> decay.