sleeping Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What is working memory?

A

Actively WORKING to retrieve a memory from long-term.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

If I use something to help me remember another thing, what is that something called.

A

A mnemoic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Iconic memory isn’t really iconic. Why?

A

Because an iconic memory is just a memory that last a few tenths of a second.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Echoic memory refers to what?

A

Momentary sensory memory of auditory stimuli

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Explain to the class the difference between implicit and explicit memory?

A

Implic is known as nondeclarative because they are just things you know how to do out of memory
Explicit memory is something that you actively know you know how to do

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Give an example of retroactive and proactive memory.

A

Retroactive memory is the effect of new knowledge on old knowledge
Proactive memory is the effect of old knowledge on new ones.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly