Memory Systems Flashcards by Shahid C

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Describe the LONG-TERM MEMORY sytem

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Infinite capacity & stores information indefinitely
Info held has been well learnt, and can be linked to the Autonomous

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Describe the SHORT-TERM SENSORY stores

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Processes wide range of stimuli from environment
Very large capacity but 0.25-1sec retention time
Filters relevant info through Sel. attention and stored in STM

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Describe SHORT TERM MEMORY stores

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Receives info from STSS and decides what is sent to LTM
Stored between 5-9 items at a time for 30 seconds

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What is meant by CHUNKING in STM?

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Grouping actions together instead of remembering long string of info
Can be used to enhance memory

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What is meant by ENCODING in STM?

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Info from STM is sent to LTM
Only if info is rehearsed

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What is meant by DECODING in STM?

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When the STM requests motor programmes from LTM
Info is then decoded for correct execution to occur

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Why is STSS IMPORTANT to DEVELOPMENT of SPORTING PERFORMANCE?

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Important cues are remembered

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