Module 31-32 Flashcards
memory
the persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information
recall
a measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, as on a fill in blank test
recognition
a measure of memory identifies items previously learned like a multiple choice test
relearning
a measure of memory that assesses the amount of time saved when learning materiel again
encoding
the process of getting information into the memory system- extracting meaning
storage
the process of retaining encoded information overtime
retrieval
the process of getting information out of memory storage
parallel processing
processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously; the brains natural mode of information processing for many functions
sensory memory
the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system
short-term memory
activated memory that holds a few items briefly, such as digits of a phone number while calling, before the information is stored or forgetten
long-term memory
the relatively permanent and limitless store house of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences
working memory
a newer understanding of short-term memory that adds conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual information, and of information retrieved from long term memory
Iconic Memory
a momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli; a picture-imaging memory lasting no more than a few tenths of a second
Echoic Memory
a momentary sensory memory of auditory stimuli; if attention is elsewhere, sounds and words can still be recalled within 3-4 seconds
Chunking
Organizing items into familiar manageable units; often occurring automatically
