WK 4 Quiz Flashcards
What is the process of encoding in memory?
The process of consolidating new information into long-term memory
What is long-term memory?
The ability to remember things that were learned a long time ago
Working memory has…
small capacity, ability to hold 7 +/- 2 bits of information, is assisted by rehearsal
What is the term for the process of forgetting information over time?
Decay
What is the name of the memory type you are using when you recall your last holiday with your family?
Episodic Memory
Which type of memory involves knowledge of facts and concepts?
Semantic Memory
Which type of memory involves the ability to remember how to perform tasks?
Procedural Memory
Retrograde grade amnesia is …
The loss of memories that were formed before a brain injury
What is sensory memory?
The memory that lasts for a very short time after a sensory stimulus is encountered
What is working memory?
The ability to hold and manipulate information in the short-term
