Memory Stages Flashcards

Study Notes

Memory Concepts

Memory is the persistence of learning over time through storage and retrieval of information.
Recall involves retrieving information not currently in conscious awareness, previously learned.
Recognition is the ability to identify items that were previously learned.
Relearning is the process of learning information more rapidly when learned a second time or later.

Stages of Memory Formation

Memory formation consists of three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Sensory Memory

Sensory memory is the immediate, initial recording of information that enters through the senses.
Iconic memory is a type of sensory register that holds brief picture images.
Echoic memory is a sensory register that holds mental traces of sounds.
Eidetic memory refers to a more vivid and persistent form of iconic memory, often described as photographic memory.

Short-Term Memory

Short-term memory is activated when thinking about or processing information.
It can typically retain about seven bits of information.
Working memory involves active processing of incoming information along with retrieved information from long-term memory.

Long-Term Memory

Long-term memory is capable of large amounts of storage that is relatively permanent.
Mechanical repetition is a method for transferring information from short-term to long-term memory.

Description

Explore the three stages of memory with these flashcards. This quiz covers key concepts such as recall, recognition, and relearning, providing a comprehensive overview of how we store and retrieve information. Perfect for students studying psychology or cognitive sciences.