quiz 3 part 2 Flashcards
how exps changes the brain
learning
how these changes are stored and subsequently changed
memory
not being able to remember things before trauma
retrograde amnesia
not being able to remember things after trauma
anterograde amnesia
the idea that there is a certain place in the brain that holds and processes memory
search for the engram
why does the search for engram suck
there isn’t one place where memory is, it’s in a variety of areas where memory is processed
one-word term for loss of
memory?
amnesia
Works for a short period of time (briefly)
Keeps a record of memory from receptor cells very briefly
We discard this immediately
sensory memory
the retention of a small amount of information in a readily accessible form. It facilitates planning, comprehension, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Works for a short period of time (briefly)
Keeps a record of memory from receptor cells very briefly
We discard this immediately
This memory can be meaningless unless we wanna process it by paying attention
working memory
where we hold visual/spacial info in working memory
visuospatial sketchpad
where we hold audio information in working memory
phonological loop