MEMORY- encoding, storage, retrieval

Question 1

what are the 3 processes in memory in order

Answer 1

encoding, storage, retrieval

Question 2

define encoding

Answer 2

is an important part of the process of memory. Information is changed from one form to another so that it can be stored for later recall. Information is translated into a new code such as a acoustic code.

Question 3

state the 4 types of encoding

Answer 3

visual, acoustic, semantic, other (tactile + olfactory)

Question 4

define visual encoding

Answer 4

Some memories are stored visually. e.g if you count the windows on your house you probably ‘see’ your house in your mind in order to count the windows. That information is visually encoded

Question 5

define acoustic encoding

Answer 5

Some memories are stored in terms of what they sound like. e.g your favorite songs. If you think about them, you can hear the words and music.

Question 6

define semantic encoding

Answer 6

Semantic’ refers to meaning. We all know thousands of words and your semantic memory is the meaning of these words - that is your ability to understand and use words and concepts.

Question 7

define other encoding

Answer 7

tactile encoding is a memory of what things feel like and olfactory memory is memory for smells

Question 8

define storage

Answer 8

the information is then kept in your brain for a period of time- possibly even a lifetime.

Question 9

define retrieval

Answer 9

is the process of accessing information that has been stored in your brain and being able to use it. e.g being able to remember the capital of France or remembering how to cook a boiled egg.

Question 10

what are the several different ways you can retrieve memories

Answer 10

recognition, cued recall, free recall

Question 11

define recognition

Answer 11

e.g doing multiple choice questions, you are given four possible answers and have to decide which one is the right answer or seeing someone and being able to identify who they are -which is different from trying to recall what someone looks like.

Question 12

define cued recall

Answer 12

you try to remember a piece of information, it’s on the tip of your tongue and then someone gives you a clue or cue (It begins with the letter ‘B) and you can remember it.

Question 13

define free recall

Answer 13

is when you retrieve it without cues.