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What is a retrieval cue?
What is a retrieval cue?
What is a context-dependant cue?
What is a context-dependant cue?
Environmental cues specific to the information at the time of learning.
Define state-dependant cues.
Define state-dependant cues.
Related to a person's psychological state at the time of learning.
What is rehearsal in the context of memory?
What is rehearsal in the context of memory?
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What does maintenance rehearsal involve?
What does maintenance rehearsal involve?
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Define elaborative rehearsal.
Define elaborative rehearsal.
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What is the self-reference effect?
What is the self-reference effect?
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What is the serial position effect?
What is the serial position effect?
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Define the primacy effect.
Define the primacy effect.
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What is the recency effect?
What is the recency effect?
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What is eye-witness testimony?
What is eye-witness testimony?
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What are leading questions?
What are leading questions?
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What was Loftus and Palmer's (1974) investigation about?
What was Loftus and Palmer's (1974) investigation about?
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Study Notes
Retrieval Cues
- Retrieval Cue: A hint or suggestion that aids in recovering information from Long Term Memory (LTM).
Context-Dependent Cues
- Context-Dependent Cue: Environmental factors present during learning that can assist in retrieval later.
State-Dependent Cues
- State-Dependent Cue: Memory retrieval influenced by the psychological state at the time of learning.
Rehearsal Techniques
- Rehearsal: Deliberate repetition or manipulation of information to preserve it in Long Term Memory rather than Short Term Memory.
- Maintenance Rehearsal: Repeatedly going over information to retain it for an extended period.
- Elaborative Rehearsal: Connecting new information with existing knowledge in a meaningful way to enhance retention.
Memory Effects
- Self-Reference Effect: Enhancing memory by linking information to personal experiences, serving as an effective cue.
- Serial Position Effect: Tendency to remember the first and last items in a list better than the middle items.
- Primacy Effect: Improved recall of items presented at the beginning of a list due to increased rehearsal and storage in LTM.
- Recency Effect: Enhanced recall of items at the end of a list as they remain in Short Term Memory.
Eye-Witness Testimony
- Eye-Witness Testimony: A personal account from someone who witnessed an event, often found to be unreliable due to memory reconstruction and susceptibility to suggestion.
- Leading Questions: Questions framed to imply certain information is true, potentially distorting a witness's memory.
Research Reference
- Loftus and Palmer (1974): Study examining how question wording affects memory and the reliability of eyewitness accounts based on post-event information.
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Explore the concepts of retrieval cues through these flashcards. Each card provides definitions of key terms such as retrieval cue, context-dependent cue, and state-dependent cues, enhancing your understanding of memory recall. Perfect for students looking to grasp the fundamentals of memory techniques.
