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Which of the following is NOT a type of long-term memory (LTM)?
Which of the following is NOT a type of long-term memory (LTM)?
- Sensory (correct)
- Semantic
- Episodic
- Procedural
What is the name of the phenomenon where the first and last items in a list are more likely to be remembered than the items in the middle?
What is the name of the phenomenon where the first and last items in a list are more likely to be remembered than the items in the middle?
- Spacing Effect
- Encoding Specificity
- Retrieval Practice Effect
- Serial Position Effect (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a way to improve memory encoding?
Which of the following is NOT a way to improve memory encoding?
- Levels of Processing
- Retrieval Cues (correct)
- Spacing Effect
- Elaborative Encoding
What is the name of the brain structure that plays a crucial role in memory consolidation and is often damaged in cases of anterograde amnesia?
What is the name of the brain structure that plays a crucial role in memory consolidation and is often damaged in cases of anterograde amnesia?
Which of the following is a type of perceptual bias that can lead to distorted judgments?
Which of the following is a type of perceptual bias that can lead to distorted judgments?
Which of the following is a Gestalt heuristic?
Which of the following is a Gestalt heuristic?
What is the main function of the hippocampus?
What is the main function of the hippocampus?
What is the main difference between the filter and the attenuation models of attention?
What is the main difference between the filter and the attenuation models of attention?
Which of the following is NOT a component of working memory?
Which of the following is NOT a component of working memory?
What is the Stroop effect?
What is the Stroop effect?
What is the main difference between bottom-up and top-down processing in perception?
What is the main difference between bottom-up and top-down processing in perception?
What is the main concept behind unconscious perception?
What is the main concept behind unconscious perception?
How does the cocktail party effect demonstrate selective attention?
How does the cocktail party effect demonstrate selective attention?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the concept of "state-dependent learning"?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies the concept of "state-dependent learning"?
The "recency effect" in memory refers to the tendency to:
The "recency effect" in memory refers to the tendency to:
Which of the following is NOT directly related to the process of encoding information into long-term memory?
Which of the following is NOT directly related to the process of encoding information into long-term memory?
The "propaganda effect" in memory refers to:
The "propaganda effect" in memory refers to:
Which of the following is an example of a "declarative" type of long-term memory?
Which of the following is an example of a "declarative" type of long-term memory?
Which philosopher is associated with the theory of functionalism?
Which philosopher is associated with the theory of functionalism?
Which method is commonly used to study selective attention?
Which method is commonly used to study selective attention?
What is the main structure in the brain associated with processing emotions?
What is the main structure in the brain associated with processing emotions?
Which of the following describes the main focus of cognitive psychology?
Which of the following describes the main focus of cognitive psychology?
Which of the following is an example of neuroplasticity?
Which of the following is an example of neuroplasticity?
Which term describes a situation where a person fails to notice changes in their environment?
Which term describes a situation where a person fails to notice changes in their environment?
What does the term 'implicit priming' refer to?
What does the term 'implicit priming' refer to?
What characteristic is a key component of the modal model of memory?
What characteristic is a key component of the modal model of memory?
Which of these is NOT a type of long-term memory?
Which of these is NOT a type of long-term memory?
The 'mere exposure effect' is a phenomenon related to which type of long-term memory?
The 'mere exposure effect' is a phenomenon related to which type of long-term memory?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the 'primacy effect' in memory?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the 'primacy effect' in memory?
Which of the following is an example of a 'retrieval cue'?
Which of the following is an example of a 'retrieval cue'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'state-dependent learning'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'state-dependent learning'?
The "Cocktail Party Effect" demonstrates which concept?
The "Cocktail Party Effect" demonstrates which concept?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Modal Model of memory?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Modal Model of memory?
In the context of attention, what does the 'shadowing' task involve?
In the context of attention, what does the 'shadowing' task involve?
Which of the following is NOT a component of working memory as proposed by Baddeley?
Which of the following is NOT a component of working memory as proposed by Baddeley?
What is the name of the phenomenon where individuals fail to notice changes in their environment even when they are directly looking at it?
What is the name of the phenomenon where individuals fail to notice changes in their environment even when they are directly looking at it?
Which neurotransmitter is critically involved in learning and memory?
Which neurotransmitter is critically involved in learning and memory?
Which of the following is NOT a method of studying the brain?
Which of the following is NOT a method of studying the brain?
What is the main difference between episodic and semantic memory?
What is the main difference between episodic and semantic memory?
What does the 'retrieval practice effect' suggest about memory?
What does the 'retrieval practice effect' suggest about memory?
Which of the following is NOT a type of nondeclarative memory?
Which of the following is NOT a type of nondeclarative memory?
What is the key difference between retrograde and anterograde amnesia?
What is the key difference between retrograde and anterograde amnesia?
Which of the following perceptual biases describes the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of an event after it has already occurred?
Which of the following perceptual biases describes the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of an event after it has already occurred?
Which of the following is NOT a Gestalt heuristic?
Which of the following is NOT a Gestalt heuristic?
Which of the following is a method of studying the brain that does not involve manipulating the brain directly?
Which of the following is a method of studying the brain that does not involve manipulating the brain directly?
According to Treisman's Attenuation Model of attention, what happens to unattended information?
According to Treisman's Attenuation Model of attention, what happens to unattended information?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Baddeley's model of working memory?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Baddeley's model of working memory?
What does the phenomenon of 'change blindness' demonstrate?
What does the phenomenon of 'change blindness' demonstrate?
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of the Cognitive Revolution?
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of the Cognitive Revolution?
Which of the following is an example of unconscious perception?
Which of the following is an example of unconscious perception?
What is the main function of the amygdala?
What is the main function of the amygdala?
Which of the following is NOT a type of nondeclarative long-term memory?
Which of the following is NOT a type of nondeclarative long-term memory?
What is the primary function of the hippocampus in relation to memory?
What is the primary function of the hippocampus in relation to memory?
Which of the following describes the concept of "state-dependent learning"?
Which of the following describes the concept of "state-dependent learning"?
Which of the following involves the process of deliberately repeating information to keep it in short-term memory?
Which of the following involves the process of deliberately repeating information to keep it in short-term memory?
What is the term for the inability to recognize faces, even those of familiar people?
What is the term for the inability to recognize faces, even those of familiar people?
Which Gestalt heuristic describes the tendency to perceive incomplete figures as complete?
Which Gestalt heuristic describes the tendency to perceive incomplete figures as complete?
Which of the following models of attention suggests that unattended information is completely blocked from further processing?
Which of the following models of attention suggests that unattended information is completely blocked from further processing?
Which of the following is a method of studying the brain that involves measuring electrical activity in the brain?
Which of the following is a method of studying the brain that involves measuring electrical activity in the brain?
Which of the following is considered a cause of the Cognitive Revolution?
Which of the following is considered a cause of the Cognitive Revolution?
The "primacy effect" in memory is best described as the tendency to:
The "primacy effect" in memory is best described as the tendency to:
The "spacing effect" in memory suggests that:
The "spacing effect" in memory suggests that:
Which of the following is a perceptual bias that describes the tendency to underestimate the impact of future events on our current judgments?
Which of the following is a perceptual bias that describes the tendency to underestimate the impact of future events on our current judgments?
Which of the following describes a situation where a person fails to notice changes in their environment even when they are directly looking at it?
Which of the following describes a situation where a person fails to notice changes in their environment even when they are directly looking at it?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Cognitive Revolution?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Cognitive Revolution?
Which type of long-term memory is associated with the learning of motor skills, like riding a bike?
Which type of long-term memory is associated with the learning of motor skills, like riding a bike?
What is the 'spacing effect' in memory?
What is the 'spacing effect' in memory?
Which of these structures is NOT directly involved in memory processes?
Which of these structures is NOT directly involved in memory processes?
Which of these is NOT a part of the Modal Model of memory?
Which of these is NOT a part of the Modal Model of memory?
Based on Treisman's Attenuation Model, what happens to unattended information?
Based on Treisman's Attenuation Model, what happens to unattended information?
Which scenario is an example of change blindness?
Which scenario is an example of change blindness?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates unconscious perception?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates unconscious perception?
Which of the following is an example of a "retrieval cue" that can help you remember information?
Which of the following is an example of a "retrieval cue" that can help you remember information?
Which of the following describes the "spacing effect" in memory?
Which of the following describes the "spacing effect" in memory?
What is the difference between "retrograde" and "anterograde" amnesia?
What is the difference between "retrograde" and "anterograde" amnesia?
Which of the following is NOT a type of perceptual bias?
Which of the following is NOT a type of perceptual bias?
What distinguishes declarative memory from nondeclarative memory?
What distinguishes declarative memory from nondeclarative memory?
Which of the following is an example of retrieval practice?
Which of the following is an example of retrieval practice?
Which phenomenon demonstrates the effectiveness of spaced encoding?
Which phenomenon demonstrates the effectiveness of spaced encoding?
What is the primary function of encoding specificity in memory retrieval?
What is the primary function of encoding specificity in memory retrieval?
Which type of memory is primarily affected in anterograde amnesia?
Which type of memory is primarily affected in anterograde amnesia?
Which of the following best describes the role of the hippocampus in cognition?
Which of the following best describes the role of the hippocampus in cognition?
What is the primary characteristic of behaviorism as established by Watson and Skinner?
What is the primary characteristic of behaviorism as established by Watson and Skinner?
Which method is commonly associated with studying selective attention in research?
Which method is commonly associated with studying selective attention in research?
What is the defining principle of the information processing approach in cognitive psychology?
What is the defining principle of the information processing approach in cognitive psychology?
Which layer of neuronal communication is primarily involved in neurotransmitter release?
Which layer of neuronal communication is primarily involved in neurotransmitter release?
What is the key concept behind Gestalt heuristics in perception?
What is the key concept behind Gestalt heuristics in perception?
Which of the following describes an effect of the divided attention phenomenon?
Which of the following describes an effect of the divided attention phenomenon?
What does the term 'neuroplasticity' refer to?
What does the term 'neuroplasticity' refer to?
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Cognitive psychology
Cognitive psychology
The scientific study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.
Neurons
Neurons
Nerve cells that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.
Synapse
Synapse
The junction between two neurons where communication occurs.
Action potentials
Action potentials
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Perception
Perception
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Selective attention
Selective attention
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Inattentional blindness
Inattentional blindness
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Working memory
Working memory
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Long-term memory (LTM)
Long-term memory (LTM)
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Declarative memory
Declarative memory
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Episodic memory
Episodic memory
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Retrieval cues
Retrieval cues
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State-dependent learning
State-dependent learning
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Intentional learning
Intentional learning
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Primacy effect
Primacy effect
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Procedural memory
Procedural memory
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Retrieval practice effect
Retrieval practice effect
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Double dissociation
Double dissociation
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Structuralism
Structuralism
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Functionalism
Functionalism
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Behaviorism
Behaviorism
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Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters
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Cognitive revolution
Cognitive revolution
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Bottom-up processing
Bottom-up processing
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Implicit priming
Implicit priming
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Divided attention
Divided attention
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Priming
Priming
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Information processing approach
Information processing approach
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Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity
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Heuristic
Heuristic
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Change blindness
Change blindness
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Attentional models
Attentional models
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Automaticity
Automaticity
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Intentional vs incidental learning
Intentional vs incidental learning
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Recall vs recognition
Recall vs recognition
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Types of LTM
Types of LTM
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Neurons structure
Neurons structure
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Hippocampus function
Hippocampus function
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Selective attention methods
Selective attention methods
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Modal Model
Modal Model
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Feature integration theory
Feature integration theory
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Serial position effect
Serial position effect
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Types of long-term memory
Types of long-term memory
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Hippocampus role
Hippocampus role
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Phineas Gage
Phineas Gage
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Top-down processing
Top-down processing
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Encoding specificity
Encoding specificity
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Levels of processing
Levels of processing
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Neuronal communication
Neuronal communication
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Four lobes of the brain
Four lobes of the brain
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Face perception
Face perception
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Methods of Cognitive Research
Methods of Cognitive Research
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Presynaptic vs Postsynaptic Cell
Presynaptic vs Postsynaptic Cell
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Hebbian Learning
Hebbian Learning
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Synesthesia
Synesthesia
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Modal Model Components
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Hippocampus
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Prosopagnosia
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Study Notes
Cognitive Psychology Exam 1
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Cognitive Psychology: Study of mental processes like thinking, learning, and memory.
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Greek Philosophers: Early thinkers about cognitive processes.
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Early Theorists:
- Wundt: Developed structuralism, analyzing basic mental processes.
- Ebbinghaus: Studied memory, known for memory experiments.
- James: Developed functionalism, focused on how the mind functions in real-world situations.
- Watson/Skinner: Behaviorism, focuses on observable behavior, not internal mental states.
- Information Processing Approach: Views the mind as a computer processing information in stages. Stages include input, processing, and output. Info is taken, processed, and outputted.
- Cognitive Revolution: Shift in psychology toward studying mental processes, influenced by developments in linguistics and language. A reaction against behaviorism.
- Different Methods of Cognitive Research: Various research designs including behavioral experiments, neuroimaging techniques (e.g., fMRI), neuropsychological examinations, psychological tests, and case studies. Measuring reaction times, neurological examinations, behavioral research, and neuroimaging are methods to determine how learning occurs. Neuropsychological tests and case studies are crucial.
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Neurons: Basic units of the nervous system; includes cell body, dendrites, and axon. Sensory receptors and synapses. Function includes reacting to stimuli.
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Sensory Receptors: Receive external stimuli and transmit information to the brain.
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Synapse: Junction between nerve cells, allowing communication. Includes presynaptic and postsynaptic components. Structure and function are analyzed, focusing on how information is relayed.
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Neuronal Communication: Information transmitted between neurons through action potentials and neurotransmitters. The direction of travel, and presynaptic and postsynaptic cells.
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Action Potentials: Electrical signals that travel down neurons.
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Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers that carry signals across synapses.
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Brain Structures and Cognition: Regions of the brain. Four lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital). Other areas, like the hippocampus and amygdala. Functions of these areas are studied. Brain structures are analyzed based on cognitive processing and associated functions.
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Methods of Studying the Brain: Techniques to study brain function, including behavioral studies, neuroscience, and neuropsychological examinations. Studying the effects of brain damage, animal models, and medical evaluations. Individual case studies, like Phineas Gage, are important. Studying brain function involves studying patients who have experienced brain damage, measuring cognitive performance in patients. Neuroimaging tests like fMRI and PET scans. Various behavioral and experimental methods are used to assess cognitive function.
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Perception: The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information
- Bottom-up, Top-down: Two types of perceptual processing; bottom-up starts with raw data, top-down uses prior knowledge and expectations.
- Human vs. Computer Perception: Comparison of how humans and computers perceive the world.
- Perceptual Constancies: Mental abilities to maintain perception of objects despite changes in viewing conditions (size, shape, and color).
Attention
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How to Measure Attention: Methods to assess attentional processes (e.g., shadowing tasks, Dichotic listening, cocktail party effect).
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Selective Attention: Ability to focus on one stimulus and ignore others. Dichotic listening and shadowing tasks are used to study this ability.
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Models of Attention: Different theoretical frameworks (e.g., filter, attenuation model, feature integration model), focusing on these specifically. Key models include the filter model, and attenuation model, and feature integration model. Factors affecting attention are studied including task load. Models of attention include studies on factors that affect attention.
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Automaticity: Unconscious and effortless processing of familiar tasks.
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Divided Attention: Ability to process multiple stimuli or tasks simultaneously. Affected by task difficulty, practice, and individual differences (including factors like task load). An example in studies like the gamers study of the effect of task load.
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Inattentional Blindness: Failing to perceive a stimulus when attention is focused elsewhere.
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Feature Integration Theory: Explanation of how we combine sensory features into unified perceptions.
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ADHD, Unilateral Neglect, Simultanagnosia: Conditions related to attentional deficits.
Memory
- Memory as a search process (Google): Context effects on memory (and how this affects our ability to retrieve and search memory). Contextual factors affect how we search, and retrieve memories.
- Encoding Specificity: Retrieval cues present during learning enhance retrieval.
- State-dependent learning: Memory enhanced in the same state during encoding and retrieval.
- Consolidation (Synaptic vs. Systems): Process of strengthening memory traces over time, including different synaptic and systems-level changes. The distinctions between synaptic and systems-level consolidation.
- Hippocampus: Brain region vital for memory storage and encoding.
- Medial temporal lobe: Crucial for memory processes, including consolidation.
- Amnesia (Retrograde vs. Anterograde): Conditions with memory impairments (retrograde amnesia is the inability to retrieve memories before a specific trauma or injury while anterograde amnesia is the inability to form new memories after a specific trauma or injury.)
- Sleep: Role of sleep stages in memory processes, including consolidation and reconsolidation.
- Reconsolidation: Reactivation and strengthening of memories when retrieved.
- Perceptual Biases: Cognitive shortcuts influencing perception and memory (e.g., anchoring bias, hindsight bias, negativity bias, decoy effect, bias blind spot). Types of memory include Episodic, Semantic, Procedural, and Implicit memories.
- Long-term memory vs. short-term memory: Difference in duration and capacity, distinguishing between STM and LTM capacities, noting how these are studied and measured.
- Encoding: Transforming sensory information into a storable format; Types include elaborative and levels of processing encoding. Retrieval: Accessing information from memory, and the key role for retrieval cues.
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