memory Flashcards
the way we memorise things
What are the components of the multi-store model of memory?
Sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
Describe the process of encoding in memory.
Encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in memory.
What does retrieval in memory processes entail?
Retrieval is the process of recalling information stored in memory.
What are the components of Baddeley and Hitch’s working memory model?
Central executive, phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, episodic buffer.
Identify and describe the different types of long-term memory.
Procedural (skills and actions), semantic (facts and knowledge), and episodic (personal experiences).
Explain the concept of chunking in memory.
Chunking is the process of organizing information into familiar, manageable units to enhance memory.
What are flashbulb memories?
Flashbulb memories are vivid, detailed memories of significant events.
What does interference theory suggest about forgetting?
Interference theory suggests that forgetting occurs because other information interferes with the retention of the target information.
How does rehearsal aid memory?
Rehearsal involves repetitively verbalizing or thinking about information to be stored in memory, aiding its retention.
