unit 3 topic 3 - memory Flashcards
What is iconic memory
allows people to visualize an image after the physical stimulus is no longer present.
What is an example of iconic memory
Waving a sparkler in the dark and seeing it after you have moved it
What is the duration of the iconic memory
0.3 seconds
What is echoic memory
A type of memory that stores audio information long enough for you to register it
What is an example of echoic memory
Listening to a song
What is the duration of the echoic memory
3-4 seconds
What is short term memory
A store that receives information from the long term and sensory memory
What is the duration of the short term memory
5-9 pieces of information for 12-30 seconds
What is long term memory
takes information from the short-term memory store and creates long lasting memories
What is the duration of the long term memory
unknown
What is semantic networks
the idea that items in long-term memory are stored in a hierarchical pattern
What are retrieval cues
Mental reminders or prompts that we create to assist our recollection later on
What is declarative memory
Memories of personal experiences
What is Procedural memory
how to perform particular tasks, skills or actions
What is Episodic memory
long-term memories of episodes or experiences in
your life
