Memory Stages and Processes Quiz

Long-term memory stores information over a very short period of time

Memory encoding is the process of retrieving information from memory

Interference refers to the fading of memory over time when it is not reinforced or used

Forgetting can impact daily lives by causing difficulties in learning and remembering important events

Short-term memory holds an unlimited amount of information for an extended period of time

Sensory memory is the initial stage of memory where information from the senses is briefly stored.

Short-term memory holds an unlimited amount of information for a short period of time.

Memory encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored and retrieved later.

Decay refers to the fading of memory over time when it is not reinforced or used.

Interference occurs when new information enhances the retrieval of previously learned information.

Forgetting can impact daily lives by causing difficulties in learning and recalling relevant information.

Memory retrieval is the process of maintaining encoded information over time.