Questions and Answers
What is the set of processes used to encode, store, and retrieve information over different periods of time?
Memory
Encoding information occurs through ________.
automatic processing and effortful processing
In order for a memory to go into storage (i.e., long-term memory), it has to pass through three distinct stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and ________ memory.
Long Term
What is procedural memory?
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Elaborative rehearsal involves ________.
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Remembering ________ is a good example of episodic memory.
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In order to remember his lines for the play, Guy repeats his lines over and over again. This process is called ________.
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When people say you never forget how to ride a bike, they are referring to ________ memory, also called non-declarative memory.
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For many in the baby-boom generation, the Kennedy assassination represents a ________, an exceptionally clear recollection of an important event.
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Elena finds it very difficult to remember a long string of numbers, so she tries to memorize three numbers at a time. This is an example of ________.
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Study Notes
Memory Processes
- Memory involves encoding, storage, and retrieval of information over various time periods.
- Types of processing include automatic processing and effortful processing during information encoding.
Stages of Memory
- The transition to long-term memory requires passage through three distinct stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
Types of Memory
- Procedural memory is a form of implicit memory crucial for storing information about how to perform tasks.
- Episodic memory captures specific personal experiences, such as recalling your first day of school.
- Implicit memory (also known as non-declarative memory) refers to skills or tasks that are difficult to articulate, exemplified by riding a bike.
Memory Techniques
- Elaborative rehearsal entails connecting new information to existing knowledge in memory to enhance retention.
- Rehearsal is the practice of repeating information—like lines for a play—multiple times to aid memorization.
- Chunking is a strategy used to remember long strings of information by breaking them into smaller, manageable groups.
Special Memory Types
- A flashbulb memory represents a vivid and detailed recollection of an emotionally significant event, such as the Kennedy assassination, particularly notable for the baby-boom generation.
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Test your understanding of memory processes with these flashcards based on Chapter 8 of psychology. Explore key concepts like encoding, storage, and different types of memory. Perfect for reviewing your knowledge before exams!
