Memory Flashcards
The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information
Memory
A measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, as on a fill-in-the-blank test.
Recall
A measure of memory in which the person identifies items previously learned, as on a multiple-choice test.
Recognition
A measure of memory that assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again.
Relearning
The process of getting information into the memory system—for example, by extracting meaning.
Encoding
The process of retaining encoded information over time.
Storage
The process of getting information out of memory storage.
Retrieval
Processing many aspects of a stimulus or problem simultaneously.
Parallel Processing
The immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system.
Sensory Memory
Briefly activated memory of a few items (such as digits of a phone number while calling) that is later stored or forgotten.
Short term memory
The relatively permanent and limitless archive of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences.
Long term memory
A newer understanding of short-term memory; conscious, active processing of both incoming sensory information, and information retrieved from long-term memory
Working memory
Retention of facts and experiences that we can consciously know and “declare.” (Also called declarative memory.)
Explicit memory
Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort.
Effortful processing
Unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, time, and frequency, and of familiar or well-learned information, such as sounds, smells, and word meanings.
Automatic Processing
