CHAPTER 7.9: Encoding

Question 1

what is encoding

Answer 1

process of putting info into long term memory

Question 2

what id maintenance rehersal

Answer 2

repeating something over and over again until you remember it - not very effective at creating memories

Question 3

what is the difference between shallow and deep processing

Answer 3

shallow - only look at surface level qualities of what you are trying to remember - ex. sound of a word

deep - focusing on meaning of what you try to remember

Question 4

what is elaborative rehersal

Answer 4

type of deep processing where you integrate new info to be remembered to things you already know!

Question 5

what is difference between incidental and intentional learning

Answer 5

intentional - learning with the intent to learn

incidental- learning that happens as byproduct of good practices

Question 6

what is the self reference effect

Answer 6

remembering info as it relates to yourself - makes it easier to remember

Question 7

what is survival processing effect

Answer 7

remembering info as it relates to yourwell being/survival is easier

Question 8

emotions ____ memories bc of the tapping into the self reference and survival processing effect

Answer 8

enhance

Question 9

what are flashbulb memories

Answer 9

moments that we claim we will “never” forget. we have vivid recollections of them.

ex. 9/11

Question 10

are flashbulb memories “locked in” to our brain

Answer 10

no they decline as regular memories do, but we believe they are more accurate

Question 11

chronic stress _____ learning

Answer 11

impair