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Cognitive Key Terms

Cognitive Psychology Edexcel Key Terms for Memory

TermDefinition
Articulatory process Part of the phonological loop that repeats sounds or words to keep them in working memory until they are needed.
Capacity The amount of information that can be held in memory.
Central Executive Part of working memory that coordinates other components.
Chunking Method of increasing short-term memory by grouping information into larger units.
Duration The length of time information remains in memory.
Episodic Memory Type of long-term memory for information about specific experiences and events in our lives.
Long-term Memory Permanent store holding unlimited amounts of information for long periods.
Multi-store Model Explanation of memory that sees information flowing through a series of storage systems.
Phonological Loop Part of working memory that deals with auditory information.
Procedural Memory Long-term memory for "knowing how".
Retrieval The recall of stored memories.
Schema A cognitive framework or concept that helps organise and interpret information.
Semantic Memory Type of long-term memory for information about the world that is not linked to particular contexts or events.
Short-term Memory Temporary memory store that holds limited amount of information for a short period of time.
Visuo-spatial Sketchpad Part of working memory that deals with visual information.
Working Memory Model Model that suggests short-term memory is composed of three, limited capacity stores.
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