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What does Information Processing Theory primarily focus on?
What does Information Processing Theory primarily focus on?
Which type of knowledge includes facts and concepts?
Which type of knowledge includes facts and concepts?
What is the correct order of memory stages according to Information Processing Theory?
What is the correct order of memory stages according to Information Processing Theory?
Which type of knowledge allows an individual to recall personal life events?
Which type of knowledge allows an individual to recall personal life events?
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What determines whether information is retrieved from memory when needed?
What determines whether information is retrieved from memory when needed?
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What is the main function of attention in the information processing theory?
What is the main function of attention in the information processing theory?
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What is the typical capacity of Short-Term Memory (STM)?
What is the typical capacity of Short-Term Memory (STM)?
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Which of the following describes the duration of information in Short-Term Memory (STM)?
Which of the following describes the duration of information in Short-Term Memory (STM)?
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What role do Executive Control Processes play in information processing?
What role do Executive Control Processes play in information processing?
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What is an indication of effective memory retrieval in the information processing model?
What is an indication of effective memory retrieval in the information processing model?
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Study Notes
Information Processing Theory
- A cognitive framework that describes how knowledge enters, is stored and retrieved from memory.
- Explains how information is processed through the senses, sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
- Explains how retrieval of stored information works.
Types of Knowledge
- General: Useful in many tasks.
- Specific: Useful for one task only.
- Declarative: Factual knowledge, often in words or images.
- Procedural: Knowledge on how to do things.
- Episodic: Memories of life events, knowing "when" and "why" to apply declarative or procedural strategies.
- Conditional: Knowledge about how to apply declarative or procedural knowledge in different contexts.
Stages of Information Processing
- Encoding: Information is sensed, perceived, and attended to.
- Storage: Information is stored for a brief or extended period of time.
- Retrieval: Information is brought back and reactivated for use on a current task.
Sensory Register
- The initial stage of information processing where information is received through the senses.
- Information is held for a very short time, with duration varying based on the modality (sight, sound, etc.).
The Role of Attention
- To bring information into consciousness, it is necessary to pay attention to it.
- The attentional filter determines which information is perceived and passed on for further processing.
Short-Term Memory (STM)
- Also known as working memory.
- Holds information for a limited time, typically around 18 seconds.
- Capacity is limited to 5 to 9 "chunks" of information (7+/-2).
- Information in STM is maintained through rehearsal.
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
- Has unlimited capacity and duration.
- Information is stored for an indefinite amount of time.
Executive Control Processes
- Processes that guide the flow of information through the system.
- Help the learner make decisions on how to categorize, organize, and interpret information.
- Include metacognitive skills.
Forgetting
- The inability to retrieve or access information when needed.
- Two main ways of forgetting are decay and interference.
- Decay: Information fades away over time.
- Interference: New information blocks access to old information.
Methods for Retrieval of Information
- Rehearsal: Repeating information to keep it in STM or transfer it to LTM.
- Generation: Creating information instead of simply recalling it.
- Context: Recalling information in the same context in which it was learned.
- Meaningful Learning: Connecting new information to existing knowledge for better understanding and retention.
- Visual Imagery: Creating mental images to represent information.
- Personalization: Relating information to personal experiences or interests.
- Organization: Structuring information in a logical way (e.g., using outlines, charts).
- Elaboration: Adding detail and connections to information to make it more memorable.
Other Memory Methods
- Serial Position Effect: You will remember the beginning and end of a list more readily (recency and primacy effects).
- Part Learning: Break up a list into smaller chunks for easier memorization.
- Distributed Practice: Break up learning sessions over time instead of cramming.
- Mnemonic Aids: Techniques for improving memory, such as loci technique, acronyms, sentence construction, peg-word, and association techniques.
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Test your knowledge on the Information Processing Theory and its various components. This quiz covers types of knowledge, stages of information processing, and how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. Challenge yourself to understand how we process information in different contexts.
