Memory

Question 1

What is encoding?

Answer 1

It allows the perceived item of interest to be converted into a construct that can be stored within the brain

Stages of processing includes
- Sensory to working to long term

Question 2

What is sensory memory in regards to encoding?

Answer 2

• Raw perception by senses
• Sensory registers hold long enough to be linked and further processed
• Fades quickly if not processed
• Adaptive

Question 3

What is short term memory in regards to encoding?

Answer 3

• Limited amount (7 plus or take 2)
• Limited time (18 secs)
• Capacity to work with info in STM

Question 4

What is long term memory in regards to encoding?

Answer 4

• potential unlimited capacity/limited
• accessed via working memory
• general vs precise detail

Question 5

Encoding summary?

Answer 5

• we can encode different things from the same sensory info

- we cant notice/encode all sensory info

Question 6

What is storage?

Answer 6

Storing refers to the process of placing newly acquired information into memory, which is modified in the brain for easier storage.

Question 7

What is retrieval ?

Answer 7

Bring information to conscious awarness

Question 8

What are retrieval cues?

Answer 8

Reminders of information we could not otherwise
recall.
-Narrow search
-Trigger associations

Guides to where to look for info

contextual cues