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What are the three major processes involved in memory?
Which stage of memory involves learning information by perceiving it and relating it to past knowledge?
What is the first principle of encoding in memory?
How do failures at any stage of memory affect individuals?
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What does memory refer to in psychology?
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Which stage of memory involves maintaining information over time?
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What is the central point about the three stages of memory (encoding, storage, and retrieval)?
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What is the first principle of encoding in memory?
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How does retrieval affect the way information is subsequently remembered?
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Study Notes
- Memory is a psychological process that involves acquiring, storing, retaining, and retrieving information.
- Memory processes include encoding, storage, and retrieval.
- Encoding is the process of learning and perceiving information, relating it to past knowledge.
- Storage is the maintenance of information over time.
- Retrieval is accessing the information when needed.
- Memory failures can occur at any stage, resulting in forgetting or false memories.
- The way we encode information determines how it will be stored and retrieved.
- The act of retrieval changes how the information is remembered, aiding later recall.
- Encoding is selective, as we attend to some events and ignore others.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of memory and thinking in psychology, including the definition of memory, stages of memory, types of memory, and ways to improve memory. It also explores the definition of thinking and different types of thinking processes.
