Memory Lecture Pt. 1 Flashcards
What is the initial stage of memory that captures sights, sounds, and smells?
Sensory level
How is information initially represented in memory?
Psychologically and physiologically
Where does the focus shift after sensory memory?
Short-term memory or consciousness
Over time and with repeated stimuli, what does short-term memory transform into?
Long-term memory
What are the key topics in memory basics?
Encoding, storage, retrieval, and forgetting
Who emphasized the historical significance of memory and introduced the Memory Palace strategy in a TED Talk?
Joshua Foer
What do memories represent?
Experiences and internal patterns of thinking and feeling
What shapes the psychological experience of a past event?
Our memory of it
What is another term for Explicit Memory?
Declarative Memory
Give an example of Explicit Memory.
Recalling facts from a lecture
What is another term for Implicit Memory?
Procedural Memory
Give an example of Implicit Memory.
Classical conditioning or motor memory
What does the recall method in memory retrieval involve?
Retrieving information purely from memory
What does the recognition method in memory retrieval involve?
Identifying information when presented with options
Which items are remembered better in memory lists?
Items with higher psychological relevance or intensity
What is the Primacy Effect in memory?
Remembering items from the beginning of a list
What is the Recency Effect in memory?
Remembering items from the end of a list
What is the Serial Position Effect in memory?
Combines both primacy and recency effects
What are the three primary processes in memory mechanisms?
Encoding, storage, and retrieval
What is the purpose of encoding?
Conversion of experiences into mental representations
Which part of the brain is involved in visual encoding?
Occipital cortex and visual processing areas
Which encoding involves auditory or verbal representation?
Phonological Encoding
What does motor encoding relate to?
Motor movements and muscle memory
What does semantic encoding represent?
Abstract meanings and concepts
