Psychology Unit 7A Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of explicit memory?

Memory of events that one has no conscious knowledge of.

Memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and declare. (correct)

Memory related to emotions and feelings.

Memory that cannot be articulated.

What role does the hippocampus play in memory?

It helps produce explicit memories for storage.

What does recall measure in terms of memory?

It measures the retrieval of information learned earlier.

What is recognition in the context of memory?

It involves identifying items previously learned. Signup and view all the answers

What does relearning assess in the context of memory?

It assesses the amount of time saved when learning material for a second time. Signup and view all the answers

Define priming in memory.

The activation of particular associations in memory, often unconsciously. Signup and view all the answers

What is déjà vu?

A sense that one has experienced a current situation before. Signup and view all the answers

What does mood-congruent memory refer to?

The tendency to recall experiences that are consistent with one's current mood. Signup and view all the answers

What is proactive interference?

The disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information. Signup and view all the answers

Define retroactive interference.

The disruptive effect of new learning on the recall of old information. Signup and view all the answers

What is repression in the context of memory?

The basic defense mechanism that banishes anxiety-arousing thoughts, feelings, and memories from consciousness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the misinformation effect?

Incorporating misleading information into one's memory of an event. Signup and view all the answers

What does source amnesia refer to?

Attributing an event to the wrong source that one has experienced, heard about, read about, or imagined. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Explicit Memory

Refers to memories of facts and experiences that can be consciously recalled, also known as declarative memory.
Includes knowledge about facts and general information.

Hippocampus

A neural center located in the limbic system essential for the formation of explicit memories.
Specifically responsible for laying down new memories regarding names, images, and events.

Recall

A memory measurement where individuals retrieve previously learned information independently.
Commonly assessed through formats like fill-in-the-blank tests.

Recognition

A type of memory testing where the individual identifies items they have previously encountered.
Typically assessed with multiple-choice formats.

Relearning

Assesses the time saved when re-learning previously learned material.
Indicates that forgotten information is often easier to relearn.

Priming

Involves the activation of particular memories through exposure to related stimuli.
Example: Seeing the word "yellow" can hasten the recognition of "banana."

Déjà Vu

A sensation of having previously experienced a current situation.
Often triggered by cues that unconsciously stimulate recall of past experiences, more common in educated, imaginative young adults.

Mood-Congruent Memory

The tendency to remember experiences that align with one's current mood, whether positive or negative.
Reflects how emotional states can influence memory recall.

Proactive Interference

Occurs when prior learning interferes with the ability to recall new information.
Example: Old combinations for a lock may hinder recall of a new combination.

Retroactive Interference

Happens when new learning disrupts the recall of previously learned information.
Metaphorically similar to new waves in a pond disrupting earlier waves.

Repression

A defense mechanism that pushes anxiety-provoking thoughts and memories out of conscious awareness.
Introduced by Sigmund Freud as a key psychological concept.

Misinformation Effect

The phenomenon of integrating misleading information into one's memory of an event.
Demonstrated through experiments where individuals receive various forms of misleading information post-event.

Source Amnesia

Involves misattributing the source of an experienced, read, or imagined event.
Plays a central role in the formation of false memories, often in conjunction with the misinformation effect.

Description

Explore the key concepts of explicit memory and source amnesia in this flashcard set for Psychology Unit 7A. Dive into definitions and functions of important terms such as the hippocampus and declarative memory. Perfect for students looking to solidify their understanding of memory mechanisms.