Memory Flashcards
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Memory
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- Persistence of learning overtime
- Ability to store & retrive info
2
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Stream of conscious
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Chain reaction
3
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Episodic memories
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- Restruction of memory of event before telling
- Fragile to atlerations
4
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Semantic memories
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General meaning to everyone
5
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Flashback memory
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Emotional moments causing strong, persistent memories
6
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The 3 R’s of Memory
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Recall, Recognition, Relearning
7
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Sensory memory
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- Initial (1-2 secs)
- Reason for selective attenton
8
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Working memory
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- Less than 30 secs
- Limited to 5-9 pieces of info
- Won’t go to long-term if not rehearsed
9
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Long term memory
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- Stores info relatively permanently
- Cues allow for retrieval
10
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Automatic Processing Aspects
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- Space (placement)
- Time (timestamps)
- Frequency
11
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Implicit Memory
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Memories not aware of, but impact behaviour
12
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Types of Implicity Memory
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- Procedural memory (chopsticks)
- Classical conditioned associations (bell)
13
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Effortful Processing
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- Working the new info
- Practice makes permeanant
14
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Types of Effortful Processing
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- Explicit memory is active recall
- Declarative memory is abt factual info
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Types of Declarative Memory
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- Semantic memory is abt general knowledge, stuff in school
- Episodic memory is facts abt episode of life
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Memory Effects
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- Next in line effects is recall for other ppl, but not the eprson before you
- Spacing effect (cramming)
- Serial position effect : better for first & last but not middle
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Shallow Processing
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- Elementary level (repeating info)
- Intermediate level (similar words)
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Deep Processing
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Encoding on meaning
19
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Active vs Passive Processing
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-Visualizes, engaging, putting meaning
vs
Basic memorization, short term
20
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Mnemonics
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Uses imagery to help memory