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Chunk
The process of grouping information together using our knowledge.
Classical conditioning
Describes the stimulus-stimulus associative learning.
Encoding
The act of putting information into memory.
Habituation
Occurs when the response to a stimulus decreases with exposure.
Implicit learning
Occurs when we acquire information without intent that we cannot easily express.
Implicit memory
A type of long term memory that does not require conscious thought to encode. It’s the type of memory one makes without intent.
Incidental learning
Any type of learning that happens without the intention to learn.
Intentional learning.
Any type of learning that happens when motivated by intention.
Metacognition
Describe the knowlegde and skills people have in monitoring and controlling their own learning and memory.
Nonassociative learning
Occurs when a single repeated exposure leads to a change in behaviour.
Operant conditioning
Describes stimulus-response associative learning.
Perceptual learning
Occurs when aspects of our perception changes as a function of experience.
Sensitization
Occurs when the response to a stimulus increases with exposure.
Transfer-appropriate processing
A principle that states that memory performance is superior when a test taps the same cognitive processes as the original encoding activity.W
Working memory
The form of memory we use to hold onto information temporarily, usually for the purposes of manipulation.
Ads for a cleaning product claims that people have gone “noseblind”, meaning they are unaware of stinky smells in their homes. What is the term for the process that leads to “noseblindness”?
Habituation.
Why can experts rememer more pieces of information than novices can?
Experts are able to chunk the information together.
Why is telling students to try very hard to learn new information not very helpful?
Intention to learn is less important than using effective learning strategies.
Rin has determined that she has 5 hours available to study for next week’s exam. How should she plan her study to maximize learning?
Spread her study: 1 hour a day for 5 of the days and take 2 days off in between study days.
