Methods to retrieve info from memory Flashcards
What is another word for method of retention?
retrieval methods
What is a retrieval method?
way of retrieving info from memory
What is the 4 methods of retrieval?
- recall
- reconstruction
- recognition
- relearning
What is recall?
reproducing info that is stored in memory and bringing it to your awareness
What are the three types of recall and their roles?
Serial Recall
Free Recall
Cued Recall
What is serial recall?
recalling the info in the order it was presented
What is free recall?
recalling the info in any order
What is cued recall?
using cues or prompts to assist the retrieval process
What is recognition?
identification of correct info amongst a list of other incorrect info
What is relearning?
involves learning what has already been previously learnt
What is relearning known as?
methods of saving
- savings score = time for original learning - time for relearning/time for original learning
x 100%
What is reconstruction?
way we change a memory based on how we recall it
= combining stored info with other available info to construct a more complete memory
