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What is a primary reason for memory decay over time?
What is a primary reason for memory decay over time?
- Proactive interference
- The lack of attention while encoding
- Excessive use of chunking strategies
- Memory trace decreases over time (correct)
Which statement best describes chunking in memory?
Which statement best describes chunking in memory?
- Chunking relies solely on numeric data for effective recall.
- Chunking makes unrelated pieces of information more memorable.
- Chunking allows small units of information to form larger meaningful units. (correct)
- Chunking decreases the overall capacity of short-term memory.
How does proactive interference affect learning new information?
How does proactive interference affect learning new information?
- It improves the ability to chunk new information together.
- It reduces the effectiveness of attention in memory processes.
- It causes new information to be more easily forgotten. (correct)
- It enhances memory recall of similar new information.
What role does attention play in chunking information?
What role does attention play in chunking information?
In terms of short-term memory capacity, what is the typical digit span for most individuals?
In terms of short-term memory capacity, what is the typical digit span for most individuals?
What is the primary representation method used in short-term memory when mistakes are made based on similar sounds of letters?
What is the primary representation method used in short-term memory when mistakes are made based on similar sounds of letters?
In the context of proactive interference, how does recalling items from a different category affect memory?
In the context of proactive interference, how does recalling items from a different category affect memory?
Which of the following methods involve analyzing physical features before semantic or cognitive analysis in memory processing?
Which of the following methods involve analyzing physical features before semantic or cognitive analysis in memory processing?
What is the main characteristic of encoding in short-term memory according to the physiological approach?
What is the main characteristic of encoding in short-term memory according to the physiological approach?
What common error pattern did deaf subjects display in the study regarding short-term memory?
What common error pattern did deaf subjects display in the study regarding short-term memory?
How does chunking improve memory performance during encoding?
How does chunking improve memory performance during encoding?
What is the result when subjects are asked to recall items that belong to the same category in trials?
What is the result when subjects are asked to recall items that belong to the same category in trials?
Which type of memory representation involves remembering information based on its meaning rather than its sound or visual cues?
Which type of memory representation involves remembering information based on its meaning rather than its sound or visual cues?
What is the primary function of iconic memory?
What is the primary function of iconic memory?
Which statement best describes echoic memory?
Which statement best describes echoic memory?
What is proactive interference in the context of memory?
What is proactive interference in the context of memory?
Which best describes the method of chunking in memory?
Which best describes the method of chunking in memory?
How does attention influence coding in short-term memory?
How does attention influence coding in short-term memory?
What commonly occurs during the decay of short-term memory?
What commonly occurs during the decay of short-term memory?
Which of the following best defines short-term memory?
Which of the following best defines short-term memory?
What is the typical duration of information in short-term memory without rehearsal?
What is the typical duration of information in short-term memory without rehearsal?
In Sperling's delayed partial report method, what happened to participants' recall accuracy?
In Sperling's delayed partial report method, what happened to participants' recall accuracy?
Which factor does NOT affect the sensory memory process?
Which factor does NOT affect the sensory memory process?
What is the typical digit span that most individuals can remember?
What is the typical digit span that most individuals can remember?
Proactive interference occurs when new information prevents the recall of old information.
Proactive interference occurs when new information prevents the recall of old information.
What is the term used to describe grouping small units of information into larger, meaningful units?
What is the term used to describe grouping small units of information into larger, meaningful units?
Memory performance typically __________ as the time interval between learning and recall increases.
Memory performance typically __________ as the time interval between learning and recall increases.
Match the type of interference with its description:
Match the type of interference with its description:
What aspect of working memory does the phonological loop primarily deal with?
What aspect of working memory does the phonological loop primarily deal with?
Short-term memory and working memory refer to the same processes.
Short-term memory and working memory refer to the same processes.
Name the three components of Baddeley’s working memory model.
Name the three components of Baddeley’s working memory model.
The central executive is responsible for __________ in the working memory model.
The central executive is responsible for __________ in the working memory model.
Match the following components of working memory with their functions:
Match the following components of working memory with their functions:
Which of the following best describes the capacity of the phonological store?
Which of the following best describes the capacity of the phonological store?
Two tasks that use different components of working memory can be performed successfully together.
Two tasks that use different components of working memory can be performed successfully together.
What is the primary function of the visuospatial sketchpad?
What is the primary function of the visuospatial sketchpad?
What type of coding primarily involves representing items in terms of their sound in short-term memory?
What type of coding primarily involves representing items in terms of their sound in short-term memory?
Visual coding and auditory coding lead to different patterns of errors in memory recall.
Visual coding and auditory coding lead to different patterns of errors in memory recall.
What is the term for the phenomenon that occurs when old information interferes with recalling new information?
What is the term for the phenomenon that occurs when old information interferes with recalling new information?
In short-term memory, the process of transferring information from STM to LTM is known as __________.
In short-term memory, the process of transferring information from STM to LTM is known as __________.
Match the following types of coding with their corresponding description:
Match the following types of coding with their corresponding description:
According to the levels of processing framework, what does greater depth of processing imply?
According to the levels of processing framework, what does greater depth of processing imply?
Semantic coding is only about how an item sounds.
Semantic coding is only about how an item sounds.
What is the average number of shaded squares subjects can complete before making mistakes in visual coding tasks?
What is the average number of shaded squares subjects can complete before making mistakes in visual coding tasks?
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
Echoic memory has a longer duration than iconic memory.
Echoic memory has a longer duration than iconic memory.
What do you call the process of remembering information stored in long-term memory?
What do you call the process of remembering information stored in long-term memory?
The initial stage of memory that holds incoming information for seconds or fractions of a second is known as __________.
The initial stage of memory that holds incoming information for seconds or fractions of a second is known as __________.
Match the type of memory with its description:
Match the type of memory with its description:
In Sperling's whole report method, participants reported an average of how many letters from the matrix?
In Sperling's whole report method, participants reported an average of how many letters from the matrix?
Short-term memory can hold more than 7 items for an extended period.
Short-term memory can hold more than 7 items for an extended period.
What type of memory is involved in retaining information for years or even decades?
What type of memory is involved in retaining information for years or even decades?
The method in which participants are cued to report specific letters after being shown a matrix is known as __________ report method.
The method in which participants are cued to report specific letters after being shown a matrix is known as __________ report method.
What is an example of a control process in memory?
What is an example of a control process in memory?
What is the main role of the central executive in working memory?
What is the main role of the central executive in working memory?
The phonological loop is involved in processing visual imagery.
The phonological loop is involved in processing visual imagery.
What phenomenon occurs when words that sound similar are confused?
What phenomenon occurs when words that sound similar are confused?
Articulatory suppression reduces memory because it interferes with ______.
Articulatory suppression reduces memory because it interferes with ______.
Which of the following effects indicates that memory is better for short words than for long words?
Which of the following effects indicates that memory is better for short words than for long words?
The visuospatial sketch pad cannot become overloaded, thus not causing interference.
The visuospatial sketch pad cannot become overloaded, thus not causing interference.
What is the function of the episodic buffer?
What is the function of the episodic buffer?
In the whole report method, what was the average number of letters participants were able to report?
In the whole report method, what was the average number of letters participants were able to report?
The partially reported method involved flashing the matrix for 100 ms to participants.
The partially reported method involved flashing the matrix for 100 ms to participants.
What is the term used to describe the decrease in memory recall due to prior learning?
What is the term used to describe the decrease in memory recall due to prior learning?
In the coding of sensory memory, the _________ approach involves studying how stimuli are represented by neuronal firing.
In the coding of sensory memory, the _________ approach involves studying how stimuli are represented by neuronal firing.
Match the types of coding with their descriptions:
Match the types of coding with their descriptions:
What was the outcome of the delayed partial report method for participants?
What was the outcome of the delayed partial report method for participants?
Experts struggle to chunk randomly placed chess pieces as effectively as beginners.
Experts struggle to chunk randomly placed chess pieces as effectively as beginners.
What is the main advantage of chunking information in memory?
What is the main advantage of chunking information in memory?
What is the primary function of the articulatory rehearsal process?
What is the primary function of the articulatory rehearsal process?
The phonological store can hold information for an unlimited amount of time.
The phonological store can hold information for an unlimited amount of time.
What effect occurs when similar-sounding items are confused with one another in memory?
What effect occurs when similar-sounding items are confused with one another in memory?
The process of __________ occurs when a person repeats irrelevant sounds, interfering with memory rehearsal.
The process of __________ occurs when a person repeats irrelevant sounds, interfering with memory rehearsal.
Flashcards
Physiological coding
Physiological coding
How a stimulus is represented by neuron firings.
Mental coding
Mental coding
How a stimulus/experience is represented in the mind.
STM coding (Conrad)
STM coding (Conrad)
Representing items in Short-Term Memory (STM) by their sound or appearance.
Acoustic coding (STM)
Acoustic coding (STM)
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Visual coding (STM)
Visual coding (STM)
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Semantic coding
Semantic coding
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Proactive Interference
Proactive Interference
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Release from Proactive Interference
Release from Proactive Interference
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Sensory Memory
Sensory Memory
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Short-Term Memory (STM)
Short-Term Memory (STM)
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Long-Term Memory (LTM)
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
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Control Processes
Control Processes
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Encoding
Encoding
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Retrieval
Retrieval
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Iconic Memory
Iconic Memory
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Echoic Memory
Echoic Memory
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Memory Disruption
Memory Disruption
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Sperling's Experiment
Sperling's Experiment
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Decay Theory
Decay Theory
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Digit Span
Digit Span
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Chunking
Chunking
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Memory and Attention Work Together
Memory and Attention Work Together
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Decay
Decay
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Chess Experiment
Chess Experiment
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Persistence of vision
Persistence of vision
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What is the duration of STM?
What is the duration of STM?
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What is the purpose of sensory memory?
What is the purpose of sensory memory?
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Memory Systems
Memory Systems
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What are control processes?
What are control processes?
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What is encoding?
What is encoding?
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Conrad's STM Coding
Conrad's STM Coding
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Semantic Coding (STM)
Semantic Coding (STM)
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Levels of Processing (Encoding)
Levels of Processing (Encoding)
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Long-Lasting Memory Codes
Long-Lasting Memory Codes
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Phonological Loop
Phonological Loop
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Visuospatial Sketch Pad
Visuospatial Sketch Pad
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Central Executive
Central Executive
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Phonological Similarity Effect
Phonological Similarity Effect
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Word Length Effect
Word Length Effect
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Articulatory Suppression
Articulatory Suppression
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Mental Rotation
Mental Rotation
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Episodic Buffer
Episodic Buffer
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Levels of Processing
Levels of Processing
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Encoding Specificity Principle
Encoding Specificity Principle
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Short-Term Memory Limitation
Short-Term Memory Limitation
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Working Memory vs. Short-Term Memory
Working Memory vs. Short-Term Memory
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Working Memory Components
Working Memory Components
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Working Memory Components: Independence
Working Memory Components: Independence
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Phonological Loop: Components
Phonological Loop: Components
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Visuospatial Sketchpad: Functions
Visuospatial Sketchpad: Functions
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Sensory Memory Capacity
Sensory Memory Capacity
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Partial Report Method
Partial Report Method
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Decay in Sensory Memory
Decay in Sensory Memory
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Chunking in Chess
Chunking in Chess
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STM to LTM Transfer
STM to LTM Transfer
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Phonological store
Phonological store
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Articulatory rehearsal process
Articulatory rehearsal process
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What is the phonological similarity effect?
What is the phonological similarity effect?
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Study Notes
Memory Processes
- Memory encompasses the processes of retaining, retrieving, and using information from stimuli, images, or events.
- Memory is crucial for all aspects of daily life, as it relies on past experiences.
- Mental representations involve various coding methods such as semantic, acoustic, and visual.
- Mental processes involve accessing existing knowledge, encoding new information, and maintaining memory.
Atkinson & Shiffrin's Modal Model of Memory
- Memory involves stages including sensory, short-term, and long-term memory.
- Sensory memory briefly holds incoming information.
- Short-term memory (STM) can hold 5-7 items for around 15-30 seconds.
- Long-term memory (LTM) holds vast amounts of information for extended periods (years).
- Control processes, like rehearsal, can influence memory effectiveness.
Sensory Memory
- Sensory memory briefly retains sensory information from the environment.
- It encodes features in distinct modalities (visual, auditory, etc.).
- It is short-lived, lasting only a fraction of a second.
- Persistence of vision and echoic memory are different types of sensory memory.
- Sperling's experiments explored sensory memory capacity and duration using whole and partial report methods.
- Iconic memory represents visual information briefly.
- Echoic memory holds auditory information briefly.
Short-Term Memory (STM)
- STM temporarily holds and manipulates information.
- Memory duration is limited, and information can be lost if not processed.
- Memory capacity is limited, roughly 7 +/- 2 items.
- Chunking, grouping items into meaningful units, aids in expanding STM capacity.
- Memory performance hinges on individual differences and prior knowledge.
- Working memory is closely related to STM, enabling manipulation and storage of information.
- Coding in STM predominantly involves auditory and visual cues. Semantic coding is also possible, which considers meaning.
- Decay and proactive interference impair memory retention in STM.
Working Memory
- Working memory facilitates temporary storage and manipulation of information for complex tasks.
- Working memory differs from short-term memory in its manipulation abilities.
- Working memory comprises components like the phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad, and central executive.
- The phonological loop handles verbal and auditory information through storage and rehearsal.
- The visuospatial sketchpad handles visual and spatial information.
- The central executive coordinates and manages activities within working memory.
- The episodic buffer acts as a temporary storage space for integration of information from multiple sources.
Encoding & Levels of Processing
- Deeper levels of processing (semantic analysis) lead to stronger, longer-lasting memories.
- Encoding processes are involved with transferring information to memory.
- Different memory depths affect encoding.
Memory Disruption
- Memory disruption involves failure to store or recall information.
- Storage failure is permanent, whereas retrieval failure is temporary.
- Interference (proactive or retroactive), decay, and similar stimuli can disrupt memory.
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Explore the intricate processes of memory, including retention, retrieval, and the stages of memory as outlined by Atkinson & Shiffrin's modal model. Understand how sensory, short-term, and long-term memories function and the impact of control processes on memory effectiveness.
