remembering Flashcards
what are the 3 methods used to measure memory
- recall
- recognition
- re learning
describe the measure of recall
recall questions ask an individual to retrive information from memory using minimal cues. There are 3 kind of recall
1. free recall
2. serial recall
3. cured recall
describe free recall
the retrieval of as much information as possible about a specific topic in any order
describe serial recall
the retreival of information in a set order
describe cued recall
provided retreival cues help with the retreival of memory.
describe memory recognition as a measure
the ability to identify previously stored information by matching stimuli to stored memories
describe memory re learning as a meausre
a more sensitive measure will register that a memory is present even if only a small amount of the memory remains