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What is the primary function of sensory memory?
What is the primary function of sensory memory?
What is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
What is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, what is the sequence of memory formation?
According to the Atkinson-Shiffrin Model, what is the sequence of memory formation?
Which of the following factors does not influence memory?
Which of the following factors does not influence memory?
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What is the term for the inability to form new memories or recall past memories?
What is the term for the inability to form new memories or recall past memories?
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What is the progressive decline in memory and cognitive abilities known as?
What is the progressive decline in memory and cognitive abilities known as?
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Study Notes
Types of Memory
- Sensory Memory: brief storage of sensory information (e.g., visual, auditory)
- Short-Term Memory (STM): limited capacity, information held for seconds to minutes
- Long-Term Memory (LTM): permanent storage, information retained for hours to years
The Process of Memory Formation
- Encoding: information is processed and stored
- Consolidation: information is transferred from STM to LTM
- Retrieval: information is accessed from LTM
Memory Models
- Atkinson-Shiffrin Model: sensory memory → short-term memory → long-term memory
- Levels of Processing Model: depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects memory retention
Factors Influencing Memory
- Attention: focused attention improves memory retention
- Repetition: repeated exposure strengthens memory
- Emotion: emotional experiences enhance memory
- Sleep: sleep plays a role in memory consolidation
- Aging: memory abilities can decline with age
Memory Disorders
- Amnesia: inability to form new memories (anterograde) or recall past memories (retrograde)
- Alzheimer's Disease: progressive decline in memory and cognitive abilities
Types of Memory
- Sensory Memory stores sensory information briefly, including visual and auditory data.
- Short-Term Memory (STM) has limited capacity and holds information for seconds to minutes.
- Long-Term Memory (LTM) is a permanent storage that retains information for hours to years.
The Process of Memory Formation
- Encoding involves processing and storing information.
- Consolidation transfers information from STM to LTM.
- Retrieval accesses information from LTM.
Memory Models
- The Atkinson-Shiffrin Model consists of sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory stages.
- The Levels of Processing Model shows that deeper processing leads to better retention.
Factors Influencing Memory
- Attention enhances memory retention when focused.
- Repetition strengthens memory through repeated exposure.
- Emotionally charged experiences improve memory.
- Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation.
- Aging can lead to decline in memory abilities.
Memory Disorders
- Amnesia involves the inability to form new memories (anterograde) or recall past memories (retrograde).
- Alzheimer's Disease is a progressive decline in memory and cognitive abilities.
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This quiz covers different types of memory, including sensory, short-term, and long-term memory, and the process of memory formation, including encoding, consolidation, and retrieval.
