memory

Question 1

memory

Answer 1

the ability to encode, store and retrieve information, this includes past experiences, knowledge and thoughts

Question 2

sensory memory

Answer 2

retains all visual and auditory input but only for 1-2 seconds. only selected information is encoded into the short term memory

Question 3

short term memory

Answer 3

has a limited storage space of 7 items. can hold these pieces of information for around 30 seconds, this is known as memory span. can be extended by chunking and rehearsal

Question 4

chunking

Answer 4

grouping pieces of information together

Question 5

rehearsal

Answer 5

involves repeating the information over and over. this helps encode into the long term memory but this is a shallow method

Question 6

long term memory

Answer 6

has an unlimited storage space

Question 7

organisation

Answer 7

deep form of encoding, involves putting the information into logical categories

Question 8

elaboration

Answer 8

deep form of encoding, involves associating the information with meaning or linking it with a previous memory

Question 9

working memory

Answer 9

allows us to process information from the short term memory and helps us carry out simple cognitive tasks such as counting

Question 10

memory loss from the short term memory

Answer 10

displacement is the loss of information as new information enters
decay is the breakdown of the memory trace

Question 11

serial position effect

Answer 11

when an individual is given a list of items they will be able to recall the first few items due to rehearsal and the last few items due to recency. they will not be able to recall the middle few items due to displacement

Question 12

retrieval

Answer 12

the ability to recall a memory. this can be done as memories are stored in logical categories. contextual cues can also aid retrieval