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What is elaborative rehearsal?
What is elaborative rehearsal?
- Rehearsal that moves memories from working memory into long-term memory (correct)
- Only useful for short-term retention
- A form of rehearsal that maintains memories in working memory
- A technique for forgetting irrelevant information
What is memory?
What is memory?
Learning over time through the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information.
What is a flashbulb memory?
What is a flashbulb memory?
A clear memory of a significant event in one's life.
What type of memory is explicit memory?
What type of memory is explicit memory?
What is implicit memory?
What is implicit memory?
What does encoding refer to?
What does encoding refer to?
What is storage in the context of memory?
What is storage in the context of memory?
What is retrieval?
What is retrieval?
What is sensory memory?
What is sensory memory?
What is short-term memory?
What is short-term memory?
What is working memory?
What is working memory?
What is long-term memory?
What is long-term memory?
What does visual encoding involve?
What does visual encoding involve?
What does acoustic encoding refer to?
What does acoustic encoding refer to?
What is semantic encoding?
What is semantic encoding?
What are the levels of processing?
What are the levels of processing?
What is the self-reference effect?
What is the self-reference effect?
What is a web of associations?
What is a web of associations?
What is long-term potentiation?
What is long-term potentiation?
Flashcards
Encoding
Encoding
The initial transformation of information into your brain, like taking a photo of a scene.
Storage
Storage
The process of holding onto information for a longer time. It's like storing a file on your hard drive.
Retrieval
Retrieval
Accessing your stored memories, like finding that file on your computer.
Flashbulb Memory
Flashbulb Memory
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Explicit Memory
Explicit Memory
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Implicit Memory
Implicit Memory
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Elaborative Rehearsal
Elaborative Rehearsal
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Mnemonics
Mnemonics
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Chunking
Chunking
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Sensory Memory
Sensory Memory
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Short-Term Memory
Short-Term Memory
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Working Memory
Working Memory
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Long-Term Memory
Long-Term Memory
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Visual Encoding
Visual Encoding
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Acoustic Encoding
Acoustic Encoding
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Semantic Encoding
Semantic Encoding
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Levels of Processing
Levels of Processing
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Self-Reference Effect
Self-Reference Effect
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Web of Associations
Web of Associations
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Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)
Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)
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Study Notes
Memory Concepts and Definitions
- Elaborative Rehearsal: Moves information from working memory to long-term memory using deeper processing; enhances retention for academic success.
- Mnemonics: Memory aids that utilize imagery to enhance recall, particularly useful for learning vocabulary.
- Chunking: Organizes information into manageable units, aiding memorization, such as grouping digits of Pi for easier recall.
Types of Memory
- Memory: The process of learning over time involving encoding, storing, and retrieving information.
- Flashbulb Memory: Vivid and detailed memories tied to significant events (e.g., 9/11) that create lasting impressions.
- Explicit (Declarative) Memory: Involves conscious recollection of facts and experiences; dependent on hippocampus for storage and retrieval.
- Implicit (Procedural) Memory: Unconscious memory of skills and tasks, primarily managed by the cerebellum; exemplifies how you perform tasks automatically.
Memory Processes
- Encoding: The initial process of transferring information into the brain, critical for memory formation.
- Storage: Retention of encoded information, facilitating later retrieval; akin to a mind palace full of saved memories.
- Retrieval: The process of accessing stored memories for use; a necessary step to recall information effectively.
Memory Types and Functionality
- Sensory Memory: Records brief sensory impressions; creates immediate memories from the environment.
- Short-Term Memory: Holds information temporarily for processing, typically managing 5-9 items (7±2 rule).
- Working Memory: Engages in conscious processing of incoming and outgoing information, serving as a bridge in the memory process.
- Long-Term Memory: Capable of holding limitless information permanently; essential for long-term retention and learning.
Encoding Strategies
- Visual Encoding: Parses information through visual images; enhances memorization of visual content.
- Acoustic Encoding: Involves processing auditory information; important for remembering sounds.
- Semantic Encoding: Centers on the meanings of information; deeper understanding enhances recall.
- Levels of Processing: The depth of analysis during encoding influences the strength of memory retention; deeper analysis leads to stronger memories.
- Self-Reference Effect: Individuals better remember information when they can relate it to themselves or their experiences.
Associations and Neural Basis
- Web of Associations: Networks of connected memories activated through priming; enhances retrieval by linking related memories.
- Long-Term Potentiation (LTP): Refers to the strengthening of synapse firing potential after rapid stimulation; believed to underpin learning and memory formation.
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Dive into the concepts of memory in AP Psychology Chapter 2. This quiz focuses on elaborative rehearsal and mnemonics, essential techniques to enhance retention and recall. Test your understanding and improve your study skills for exams with these flashcards!
