Theories of memory: Key terms, encoding storage retrieval

Question 1

What is memory?

Answer 1

Term given to structures + processes involved in storage and retrieval of info. Info has many forms - e.g. images, sounds, meanings

Question 2

Define duration:

Answer 2

Length of time info can be held in memory

Question 3

What is encoding?

Answer 3

The form in which info is encoded or stored

Question 4

Define capacity:

Answer 4

Amount of info that can be held in a memory store

Question 5

What is storage?

Answer 5

Process of holding info in memory

Question 6

Explain retrieval:

Answer 6

Process of transferring info from LTM to STM, recalling info

Question 7

What is mode of representation?

Answer 7

Format in which memory is stored in the various memory stores

Question 8

Explain encoding, storage, and retrieval process:

Answer 8

1. Encoding = Registering info as a memory. Can be in diff forms - acoustic, semantic, visual, tactile
2. Storage = Keeping memories after encoding. In sensory memory, STM, and LTM. Links to neuroscience; acc storage in brain
3. Retrieval = Accessing memories from storage. Can be recognition of recall. Lack of retrieval = forgetting. Can be reconstructive; not exact match of what was encoded + stored