Mod 8 Flashcards
The function of memory is to
enable us to use our past experiences to act more effectively in present moments
Immediate memory:
representation, duration, capacity
A working memory model
a model of immediate memory that emphasizes its role as a system for manipulating info in consciousness
Phonological loop
where auditory and verbal info is temporarily stored and manipulated
visuospatial sketchpad
representation of the inner eye in the model and represents where visual and spacial info is stored and manipulated
shallow processing
counting the number of vowels in a word
_____ and _______ are recommended to use in combination with eachother
organization and distinctiveness
Acronyms help us remember _______
the initial letter to each word
The encoding specificity principle
the idea that retrieval cues are only useful as long as they match the original context of how to be remembered info was originally learned
explicit memories
remembering what occurs consciously with intent
implicit memoires
occurs without conscious realization or intent
errors of omission
transience, absent-midedness, blocking
retroactive interference
when newly learned info makes it difficult to learn other info
proactive interference
when old info interferes with new info
