Unit 6 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Sensory Memory
A
Brief retention of sensory information.
2
Q
Short-Term Memory
A
Limited capacity, holds info for brief periods.
3
Q
Long-Term Memory
A
More durable and with higher capacity
4
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Encoding
A
Transferring information from short-term to long-term memory.
5
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Retrieval & Forgetting
A
Methods of accessing stored memories; interference can cause forgetting
6
Q
H.M
A
His case highlighted the role of the hippocampus in memory formation.
