topic 2 - structure and process of memory Flashcards
what is input?
input in human memory refers to the sensory information we receive from the environment
what do we input?
the five main senses are; sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell.
how is the information retained in our brain?
it is retained through processing.
what is processing?
processing is the operations we preform on sensory information in the brain.
what is an output?
for memory output refers to the information we recall and output can refer to a behavioural response.
what is encoding?
encoding is turning sensory information into a form that can be used and stored by the brain.
what are the different ways of encoding memory?
acoustic encoding, visual encoding and semantic encoding
what is semantic encoding?
holding the meaning of information
what is visual encoding?
remembering images
what is acoustic encoding?
remembering sounds
what is storage? in memory terms
storage is the retention of information in our memory system.
what is retrieval?
the recall of stored memories
