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What are the three processes of memory?
What is encoding?
The process of getting info into our memory banks.
What needs to be done to the info to make sure our memories can use it?
Needs to be in an understandable format.
Where do many of our memory failures occur?
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What is the role of attention with memory?
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What is mnemonic?
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What are the three mnemonics?
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What is storage?
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What two things does storage rely on?
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What is schema?
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What is retrieval?
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What are retrieval cues?
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What are the three ways we measure memory?
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What is encoding specificity?
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What are the two types of encoding specificity?
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Study Notes
Processes of Memory
- Memory consists of three primary processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval.
Encoding
- Encoding refers to the process of transforming information into a format suitable for storage in memory.
- Effective encoding requires information to be in an understandable format for successful memory retention.
- Attention is crucial for encoding; one must focus on information to effectively embed it in memory.
- Memory failures often occur during the encoding phase, leading to difficulties in recall.
Mnemonics
- Mnemonics are strategies that enhance memory recall, using various techniques to facilitate learning.
- Three common mnemonic techniques include:
- Pegwood method, which relies on rhyming.
- Method of loci, which uses imagery associated with specific locations.
- Keyword technique, linking unfamiliar information to familiar words or phrases.
Storage
- Storage is the process of maintaining encoded information within memory.
- The effectiveness of storage is influenced by individual interpretations and expectations about the information.
Schema
- A schema is an organized mental framework or knowledge structure that helps individuals categorize and store information.
Retrieval
- Retrieval is the process of accessing stored information, which may involve reconstructing past experiences.
- Retrieval cues are hints or prompts that facilitate the recall of information from memory.
Measuring Memory
- Memory can be assessed through three primary methods:
- Recall: retrieving previously learned information without cues.
- Recognition: identifying previously learned information from a selection of options.
- Relearning: reacquiring knowledge that was once learned but forgotten.
Encoding Specificity
- Encoding specificity suggests that memory retrieval is enhanced when the conditions during retrieval closely resemble those during encoding.
- Two types of encoding specificity are:
- Contextual, relying on environment and situational cues.
- State-dependent learning, which connects retrieval cues to an individual’s internal state during encoding.
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Test your knowledge on the three key processes of memory: encoding, storage, and retrieval. This quiz will challenge you to understand how information is processed and how memory failures can occur. Perfect for students studying psychology or cognitive science!
