process of memory

Question 1

what is memory

Answer 1

process by which we encode, store and retrieve information.

Question 2

list the process of memory

Answer 2

1. encoding
2. storage
3. retrieval

Question 3

describe the processes of memory

Answer 3

1. encoding (get info into the brain) - transforming information into mental representations. its the processing of info into the memory system by extracting meaning
2. storage (retain information) - the retention of encoded information over time
3. retrieval (get information back out) - the process of getting information out of memory storage

Question 4

define encoding

Answer 4

the conversion of sensory info into a form that can be processed by the brain. we do this by encoding information through meaning, images or organisations

Question 5

types of encoding

Answer 5

visual encoding
acoustic encoding
semantic encoding

Question 6

describe the types of encoding

Answer 6

visual encoding - encoding of picture images

acoustic encoding - encoding of sounds, especially the sound of words

semantic encoding - encoding the meaning, including the meaning of words

Question 7

define storage

Answer 7

the retention of the information. storage occurs through the cast network of neurons. memories are linked through neural connections and entworks which help to retrieve information

Question 8

define retrieval

Answer 8

the recovery of information stored in the brain.
- central to memory
- if you cant retrieve a memory then there is no evidence it exists