memory Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is Alzheimer’s?
A neurodegenerative disorder which the degeneration of brain neurons that results in memory loss over time
It involves the degeneration of brain neurons.
What are the two types of explicit memory?
semantic- facts and knowledge
Episodic- life events and experiecne
Explicit memory involves conscious recall of information.
What is aphantasia?
The inability to create mental imagery
This condition affects a person’s ability to visualize.
What is the role of the hippocampus?
Encoding and consolidating memories
It is essential for forming new memories.
What does ‘imagined futures’ refer to?
Projecting oneself forward in time to pre-experience an event
This involves encoding and consolidating potential future experiences.
What are the functions of the neocortex?
- Retrieves long-term memory
- Stores explicit memories
The neocortex plays a crucial role in higher-level cognitive functions.
What is an acronym?
Pronounceable words formed from the first letters of a sequence of words
Acronyms help in memorization.
What is the function of the basal ganglia?
- Stores cl memories
- Encodes procedural memories
It is involved in the regulation of voluntary motor movements.
What is the cerebellum responsible for?
- Encodes and stores procedural memories
It plays a key role in motor control.
Define acrostic.
Phrases using the first letters of words to be remebered
This technique helps in recalling sequences.
What is the Method of Loci?
a well known sequence of locations that act as retrieval cues to remember information
It relies on visualizing a journey through a familiar place.
What type of memory is implicit?
Unconscious memory
It includes skills and actions that are performed without conscious awareness.
What is procedural memory?
Memory for motor skills and actions
It is a type of implicit memory.
What is a classical conditioned response?
A learned response to a stimulus
This is a fundamental concept in behavioral psychology.
What is memory?
An information processing system that involves enabling and storing information
It includes various types of memory systems.
What is sensory memory?
The entry point to memory
echoic -2-4
iconic- 0.2-0.4
It holds information for a very brief period.
What is short-term memory characterized by?
7=-2 and 15-30 sec
for immediate use
It typically holds information for about 20-30 seconds.
What does long-term memory involve?
Unlimited capacity and duration for storing information
It can retain information for extended periods.
What is encoding in the context of memory?
Converting information into a usable form
It is the first step in the memory process.
What is storage in memory?
Retaining information over time
This involves maintaining encoded information.
What is retrieval in memory?
Locating and recovering information when needed
It is the process of bringing stored memories into consciousness.
