Unit 3.2 - Memory And Perception Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is Perception?
The process by which the Brain analyses and makes sense of incoming sensory information.
Name the 3 areas of perception.
- segregation
- recognition
- judgement of distance
What is the ‘Figure - Ground’ phenomenon?
When an object stands out from its background/ allows us to distinguish an object from its background.
Name 3 visual cues that help in the judgement of distance.
- relative size
- relative height
- superimposition
What is the name given to the ability to identify and give meaning to an object?
Recognition
What is Perceptual Set?
Our readiness to perceive an object as we expect it to be.
What is Memory?
The capacity of the Brain to store, retain and retrieve information.
What type of memory is only able to store information entering the body from the senses briefly?
Sensory
Complete the following sentence:
Short term memory has a _______ capacity, or ______ ____.
- limited
- memory span
Approximately how many pieces of information can be stored in the short term memory and for how long?
Approximately 7 pieces of information for about 30 seconds
Name 2 ways in which information can be lost from the short term memory
- decay
- displacement
If our short term memory is organised we are able to retain more information. Name the two processes whereby this can be achieved.
Chunking and Rehearsal
What is Chunking?
Chunking decreases the volume of information to remember by putting information into small units. This can increase memory span.
Give an example of chunking
Chunking a phone number
What is rehearsal?
Repetition of information to yourself many times
How many pieces of information can the long term memory hold?
Unlimited/unlimited capacity
The transfer of information from the short term memory to the long term memory happens upon successful encoding of information in the short term memory.
Name the two types of encoding used.
Shallow
Elaborative
What is organisation?
Putting related information into categories
What is elaboration of meaning?
Additional/meaningful information given about each term
What is a contextual cue?
A signal/reminder relating to the conditions or circumstances that were present at the time when the information was encoded into the long term memory.
