processes of memory Flashcards
1
Q
define memory
A
memory is defined as the process by which we encode, store and retrieve information
2
Q
what are the three stages of memory
A
Encoding - processing information into the memory system by extracting meaning.
Storage - retaining encoded information
Retrieval - get information back out of memory storage
3
Q
what are the 3 types of encoding
A
Visual encoding - encoding of pictures and images
Acoustic encoding - encoding of sounds, especially the sound of words
Semantic encoding - encoding of meaning, including the meaning of words.