Chapter 6: Long Term Memory Flashcards
1
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Semantic coding
A
Trying to code facts and information
2
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Primacy effect
A
You are going to remember the things that comes first.
3
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Recency effect
A
You remember the things that are more recent
4
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Semantic encoding
A
Encoding things based on what they mean
5
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Proactive interference
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When similar information is presented, the old information is preventing the new information from being remember
6
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Recognition memory
A
Identification of a previously encountered stimulus
7
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Neuropsychology - HM
A
- surgery removed hippocampus
- retained short term memory but unable to transfer information to long term memory
8
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Neuropsychology - KF
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- accident damaged parietal lobe
- impaired short term memory, reduced digest span but functional long term memory
- able to form and hold new memories
9
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Episodic memory
A
Involves mental time travel, tied to personal experiences; remembering is reliving.
Self knowing
10
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Semantic memory
A
Does not involve mental time travel
General knowledge, facts.
