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PSY105 Modules 23-25

PSY 105 Modules 23-25: Memory

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Recall ability to retrieve stored memory that isn't in current awareness.
Recognition Identifying things you have already learned
relearning learning something that has been learned previously
encoding memory process of getting information into memory
storing memory process of retaining that information
retrieval accessing that information at a later time.
Short term memory Working memory: where we encode through rehearsal
Long-term memory used for later access.
Explicit memories consciously aware of. require focused attention
implicit memories not consciously aware of don't require focused attention
Memory consolidation Brain's "save button"
basal ganglia Motor movement, facilitate storage of procedural memories
amygdala anger/fear and stress related memories.
sensory memory incoming sensory information that lasts for brief period of time.
iconic memories visual sensory memories
echoic memories auditory sensory memories
Mnemonics use of imagery or organizational devices to aid memory.
Testing effect repeated practice
Deep processing understanding a meaning behind something (word/concept)
shallow processing memorizing word/sequence
Semantic memories facts/general knowledge
episodic memories experience events
Priming occurs as exposure to stimuli or information makes associating or remember that information easier later
mood congruent memories recalled more easily when we are in the same emotional state we were at the time of the recalled event
Anterograde amnesia someone unable to form new memories
Retrograde amnesia inability to remember information from one's past.
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