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Which type of memory involves remembering episodes of one's life?
What are the three processes involved in remembering episodes?
What can lead to forgetting or having false memories?
What is the key to improving one's memory?
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What does semantic memory refer to?
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Which term reflects a number of different abilities, including working memory, episodic memory, and semantic memory?
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What are the three processes involved in remembering episodes?
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How can one improve their memory?
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What can lead to forgetting or having false memories?
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What does good encoding involve?
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Study Notes
Memory Types
- Episodic memory involves remembering episodes of one's life, including specific events, people, and experiences.
Processes of Episodic Memory
- The three processes involved in remembering episodes are:
- Encoding: the process of forming new memories
- Storage: the process of retaining information in memory
- Retrieval: the process of accessing stored memories
Factors Affecting Memory
- Forgetting or having false memories can be caused by:
- Interference from new information
- Emotional state during encoding
- Time gap between encoding and retrieval
- Distractions during encoding
- Poor encoding
Improving Memory
- The key to improving one's memory is:
- Good encoding: involving attention, organization, and repetition during the formation of new memories
- Other ways to improve memory include:
- Repetition and rehearsal
- Organization and structure
- Association with existing knowledge
Semantic Memory
- Semantic memory refers to:
- The storage and retrieval of general knowledge and facts about the world
Umbrella Term
- The term "memory" reflects a number of different abilities, including:
- Working memory
- Episodic memory
- Semantic memory
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Test your knowledge of memory encoding, storage, and retrieval with this insightful quiz! Explore the different types of memory and learn how we remember episodes, facts, and more. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the fascinating world of memory.
