How does memory works Flashcards
What are the 3 basic memory process? explain each
encoding: transform info into a memory system by changing it into a format that can be mentally represented.
storage: maintaining info over time.
retrieval: locating, accessing and remembering info.
What is the function of sensory memory?
holding on to raw info from the senses to have enough time to encode it in the memory.
What are the iconic and echoic sensory memories?
iconic: visual images
echoic: sounds (auditory echos)
What is the difference between the whole report and partial report experiment? Whose study was it? What were they testing? Result.
The whole report name everything saw.
the partial report only line that has an arrow.
sperling
capacity and duration of sensory memory.
capacity is good, duration sucks.
What is the function of Short-term memory?
hold info for the moment before letting it go or transferring it to long-term memory
What is the duration and capacity of STM?
15-20 s considering no rehearsal 7 items (+/- 2)
What is chunking or grouping?
making little groups of info to be able to remember more info.
What is the function of long-term memory?
What is the duration and capacity?
hold onto info for longer periods of time.
duration can be min, h, days, weeks, years, lifetime.
no known limit.
What is recognition?
matching an external stimulus to memory (multiple choices)
What is recall>
retrieving stores memory without cues. (essays)
What is relearning?
we can relearn info faster than we learnt it the first time in a process called savings.
What is elaborative rehearsal?
focus on the meaning of info by linking it to stored information.
What is maintenance rehearsal>
repeating info over and over hoping it will transfer.
What is a mnemonic device?
easy to remember phrases or acronyms that give meaning to info.
What is overlearning? does it work?
learning even when you feel like you know. reduces chances of blanks.
