Key Words Flashcards
(18 cards)
Encoding
The way that sensory input is transformed so that it ca be stored in the memory system
Capacity
The amount of information that can be stored within a memory system
Duration
The amount of time that information can be stored within a memory system
Storage
Holding information in your memory system
Retrieval
Recovering information from the memory system (remembering something)
Information Processing
Encoding, storage, retrieval as a form of input, process, output
Sensory register
A filter system where sensory input first goes for less than a second. If attended to, input proceeds to STM
Short term store
Attended input arrives and can stay for up to 30 seconds, can hold 5-9 chunks of info and encoded acoustically
Long term store
Rehearsed input arrives and can stay indefinitely. It has unlimited capacity and encodes semantically. Some input may decay over time
Central Executive
A control system that divides, switches and focuses attention
It supervises the 2 slave systems (VSSP & Phonological loop)
VSSP (Visuo-spatial Sketch pad)
Temporarily holds and manipulates visual and spatial input
Phonological loop
Temporarily holds and manipulates verbal input. Phonological store: Initial verbal input is held for a few seconds. Articulatory rehearsal system: Subvocal rehearsal keeps verbal input in working memory system
Episodic buffer
Added to WMM years after creation. Explains the missing link between long term memory and rest of WMM
Semantic
Long term memory based on meaning
Episodic
Long term memory that is based on experiences
Schema
A mental framework for an object/ event/ person that is based on information/ stereotypes/ experiences etc. They help to fill in the gaps of unclear memories
Alzheimer’s
Degenerative disorder causes by gradual death of brain cells impacting cognition e.g. memory loss, confusion
Hyperthymesia
Highly superior autobiographical memory- exceptionally accurate episodic memory recall.
