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What is memory?
What is encoding?
The processing of information into the memory system.
What is storage in memory?
The process of retaining encoded information over time.
What is retrieval?
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What is parallel processing?
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What is sensory information?
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What is short-term memory?
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What is long-term memory?
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What is working memory?
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What is explicit memory?
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What is effortful processing?
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What is automatic processing?
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What are implicit memories?
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What is iconic memory?
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What is echoic memory?
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What is chunking?
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What are mnemonics?
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What is the spacing effect?
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Study Notes
Memory
- Persistence of learning occurs through encoding, storage, and retrieval.
- Allows access to past experiences for present use.
- Involves structures and processes for storing and retrieving information.
Encoding
- Processing of information into the memory system.
- First of three stages in memory (encoding, storage, retrieval).
- Converts new information into a storable form.
Storage
- Retaining encoded information over time.
- Facilitates easier retrieval of information.
- Differentiates between short-term and long-term memory storage.
Retrieval
- Process of accessing information from memory storage.
- Involves all three stages: encoding, storage, and retrieval.
- Essential for recalling learned information when needed.
Parallel Processing
- Brain's ability to process multiple aspects simultaneously.
- Differentiates from step-by-step processing in computers.
- Enables comprehensive perception of objects.
Sensory Information
- Immediate recording of sensory data in memory.
- Stored briefly in sensory memory before transferring to short-term memory.
- Relates to five traditional senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, touch.
Short-term Memory
- Activated memory holding a few items briefly.
- Information retained for approximately 30 seconds.
- Can maintain longer through rehearsal, typically holds about 7 chunks of information.
Long-term Memory
- Relatively permanent and limitless memory store.
- Contains knowledge, skills, and experiences.
- Three types: procedural, semantic, and episodic memory.
Working Memory
- A modern understanding of short-term memory focusing on active processing.
- Manages incoming auditory and visual-spatial information.
- Crucial for complex cognitive tasks like learning and reasoning.
Explicit Memory
- Conscious memory of facts and experiences.
- Known as declarative memory, involves deliberate recollection.
- Contrasts with implicit memory, which is automatic and unconscious.
Effortful Processing
- Learning or storing information requiring attention and effort.
- Involves techniques for better information retention.
- Not necessary for all types of memory; some can be automatic.
Automatic Processing
- Unconscious encoding of incidental information.
- Similar to muscle memory, performed without conscious thought.
- Can disrupt performance if attention shifts during the task.
Implicit Memories
- Retention without conscious recollection, sometimes called automatic memory.
- Relies on past experiences to recall information without intentional focus.
- Functions independently of conscious awareness.
Iconic Memory
- Brief sensory memory for visual stimuli, lasting a short duration.
- Involves mental images of visual experiences.
- Typically fades quicker than echoic memory.
Echoic Memory
- Momentary sensory memory for auditory stimuli, lasting 3 to 4 seconds.
- Allows recall of sounds and words even when attention shifts.
- Both echoic and iconic memories are temporary sensory memories.
Chunking
- Organizing information into familiar groupings for easier recall.
- Useful for numbers, words, and phrases.
- Example: remembering the Great Lakes through the acronym HOMES.
Mnemonics
- Memory aids that enhance retention.
- Techniques used to help remember information effectively.
- Examples include phrases or acronyms to assist memory.
Spacing Effect
- Learning is more effective when material is studied over time.
- Spacing out study sessions leads to improved retention compared to cramming.
Testing Effect
- Memory retrieval enhances retention and recall ability.
- Information recalled better when tested shortly after learning.
- Related to forgetting curve, emphasizing rapid information loss soon after learning.
Shallow Processing
- Basic level encoding based on appearance or structure of words.
- Less effective for long-term recall compared to deeper processing.
- Surface-level engagement with information.
Deep Processing
- Semantic encoding focused on the meaning of words.
- Yields better retention through relating new information to existing knowledge.
- Involves more analysis and understanding of material, leading to easier recall than shallow processing.
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Explore the essential concepts of memory, including encoding, storage, and retrieval. This quiz delves into how information is processed and retained in memory, as well as the brain's ability to handle multiple aspects of information simultaneously. Test your understanding of the different types of memory storage and the processes involved in recalling information.