Chapter 7 - Memory Development Flashcards
(13 cards)
What are the three basic parts of the human brain?
Forebrain, Midbrain, Hind Brain.
What is the name of the area in the human brain that processes memory?
The Hippocampus.
How long does it take for a piece of information to be processed into memory with intense concentration?
Eight seconds.
True of False: Unlimited amounts of information may be stored indefinitely in long-term memory.
True.
What are the two modes of Memory Retrieval?
Recall and Recognition.
What are the three types of memory in the human brain that process information?
They are the Semantic, Episodic, and Emotional memories.
What is “brain plasticity”?
It is the process by which the brain rewires itself in order to store new information.
What is chunking?
A technique that organizes information into more manageable units.
What are “Mnemonics”?
They are devices that help you remember a piece of information by associating that information with a visual image, sentence or word.
True or false: Short-term memory does not create neural pathways and only stores information that you need to remember within the following seconds.
True.
True or false: Interpreters rely on memory skills to “retain”, “recall” and “relay” messages.
True.
True of false: Note taking is an added skill, but it should be practiced often to ensure that accuracy is not compromised.
True.
Which group of memory skills must an interpreter develop and refine?
Chunking, Prediction, Visualization.
