memory Flashcards
what are the three processes involved in memory
encoding, storage retrieval,
what is sensory memory
short term memory using sounds sight and smell
what is working memory
allows us to hold temporary information needed for immediate mental tasks
what is long term memory
storage of information for an extended period of time
how is memory measured
recognition, recall, relearn
what is a scheme
shapes our memory, influences what information we know and how we recall it
serial position effect
being bale to remember things from the beginning and ending of a list
how does environment effect memory
when an impactful event happens in a certain environment going back to that environment can trigger that memory (if you learn info in a classroom you should take the test in that room)
state-dependent memory effect
being able to recall a memory when you are in the same mood as you were when that memory happened (if you feel sad you are going to remember sad memories)
biological parts of the brain involving memory
hippocampus, cerebellum
retrograde amnesia
not being able to remember past events but still bein able to make new memories
anterograde amnesia
remembering past events but not being able to make new ones
long-term potentiation
when learning something new your brain sends signals to your neurons when you keep repeating something those signals become stronger
threatening memories compared to regular memories
threatening memories stand out more
seven causes of forgetting
- interference
- encoding failure
- decay
- retrieval failure
-motivated failure - amnesia
- neurological problems
