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What is the main function of sensory memory?
What is the main function of sensory memory?
What is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
What is the process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
Which memory model proposes separate stores for sensory, short-term, and long-term memory?
Which memory model proposes separate stores for sensory, short-term, and long-term memory?
What is the name of the theory that suggests memory trace fades over time?
What is the name of the theory that suggests memory trace fades over time?
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What is the purpose of the spaced learning technique?
What is the purpose of the spaced learning technique?
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What is the name of the technique that involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable chunks?
What is the name of the technique that involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable chunks?
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Study Notes
Types of Memory
- Sensory Memory: brief storage of sensory information in the brain, lasts for a few seconds
- Short-Term Memory (STM): limited capacity, information is held for a short period (up to 30 seconds)
- Long-Term Memory (LTM): permanent storage of information, can be retrieved at a later time
Stages of Memory Formation
- Encoding: information is processed and stored in the brain
- Consolidation: information is transferred from STM to LTM
- Retrieval: accessing stored information from LTM
Memory Models
- Atkinson-Shiffrin Model: multi-store model, proposes separate stores for sensory, short-term, and long-term memory
- Levels of Processing Model: proposes that information is processed at different levels (shallow or deep) and stored accordingly
Forgetting
- Decay Theory: memory trace fades over time
- Interference Theory: new information interferes with existing information, causing forgetting
- Repression: unconsciously forgetting traumatic or unpleasant events
Memory Improvement Techniques
- Repetition: repeating information to solidify it in memory
- Chunking: breaking down information into smaller, manageable chunks
- Mnemonics: using associations or acronyms to aid memory
- Spaced Learning: reviewing information at increasingly longer intervals to improve retention
Types of Memory
- Sensory Memory stores sensory information in the brain for a few seconds
- Short-Term Memory (STM) has limited capacity, holding information for up to 30 seconds
- Long-Term Memory (LTM) is permanent storage, retrievable at a later time
Stages of Memory Formation
- Encoding involves processing and storing information in the brain
- Consolidation transfers information from STM to LTM
- Retrieval accesses stored information from LTM
Memory Models
- Atkinson-Shiffrin Model proposes separate stores for sensory, short-term, and long-term memory
- Levels of Processing Model proposes information processing at different levels (shallow or deep) for storage
Forgetting
- Decay Theory suggests memory traces fade over time
- Interference Theory proposes new information interferes with existing information, causing forgetting
- Repression is the unconscious forgetting of traumatic or unpleasant events
Memory Improvement Techniques
- Repetition solidifies information in memory through repetition
- Chunking breaks down information into smaller, manageable chunks
- Mnemonics use associations or acronyms to aid memory
- Spaced Learning reviews information at increasingly longer intervals for improved retention
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Learn about the different types of memory, including sensory, short-term, and long-term memory, as well as the stages of memory formation, including encoding, consolidation, and retrieval.
