PAPER 2 - Memory Models Flashcards

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Define ENCODING

A

the way in which information is converted

- visual / auditory / semantic

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2
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Define STORAGE

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the retention of information over a period of time

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3
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Define RETRIEVAL

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the recovering of information that has been stored

- depends on how much information there is and how well we know it

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4
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Define CHUNKING

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grouping different pieces of information and remembering each chunk as a piece of information

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5
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What are the three elements of the multi-store model ?

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sensory memory - short term store - long term store

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6
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How long is information held in the sensory ?

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0.25 seconds

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7
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Define SELECTIVE ATTENTION

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relevant information goes to STM and irrelevant information is filtered out

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8
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Where does selective attention occur ?

A

sensory store

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9
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When is selective attention useful ?

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when quick reactions depend on being able to concentrate on important info and filter out distractions

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10
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What is the STM capacity ?

A

7+/-2 items

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11
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What is the STM duration ?

A

30 seconds

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12
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How can STM duration be increased ?

A

rehearsal via imagery or verbal repetition

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13
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What is the LTM capacity ?

A

unlimited

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14
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What is the LTM duration ?

A

potential to last a lifetime

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15
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Where are motor programmes stored ?

A

LTM - due to rehearsal

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