Memory (Last Part) Flashcards
1
Q
What is flashbulb memory?
A
Very vivid, precise, concrete memories that are usulaly caused by a very personal event, a very life-altering event
2
Q
Define recall
A
The abilyy to retriece information from memory
3
Q
Define recognition
A
GThe ability to identify items held in memory
4
Q
What is memory failure a reslt of?
A
poor encoding (not stored) or poor retrival (stored, but unable to retrieve it).
5
Q
Define proactive interference
A
Early storage interferes with new storage
6
Q
Define retroactive interference
A
New storage interferes with recall of old memories
7
Q
Define the construction of false memories
A
see textbook
8
Q
Define misinformation
A
Receiving new information (whether it is true of false) can alter the memory for previously stored information
