Memory- 6A Flashcards
(14 cards)
Memory
any information processing system that actively receives, organises, stores and recovers information
Encoding
converting sensory information into a useable form that can be processed by the brain
Storage
retaining information over time
Retrieval
accessing information that has been previously stored
Role
the function of a memory store
Capacity
the amount of information held within a memory store
Duration
the length of time information is held within a memory store
Sensory memory
a memory store that receives and stores an unlimited amount of incoming sensory information for a brief time
Short term memory
a memory store that has limited capacity of short duration, unless the information is renewed
Displacement
adding new single items to short term memory by pushing out old items
Decay
the fading away of information in short term memory when not maintained by rehearsal
Rehearsal
the conscious manipulation of information to keep it in short-term memory for longer or to transfer it to long-term memory
Long term memory
memory that is relatively permanent and holds huge amounts of information for a long time, possibly lifelong
Semantic
relating to meaning
