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studying and building memories

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memory   ability to bring to conscious awareness things experienced/imagined/learned  
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information processing model   computer-like model describing human encoding, storing, and retrieving info  
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encoding   process of getting info to the brain (translation of info into a form in which it can be stored)  
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storage   process of retaining encoded info (maintance of encoded info over a period of time)  
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retrieval   process of getting info back out of the memory storage (locating stored info and returning it to conscious thought)  
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serial processing   solving one problem at a time (computer freeze)  
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parallel processing   solving more than one problem/task at a time (us)  
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effortful processing   requires attention and conscious effort  
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automatic processing   encoding memory unconsciously (space, time, frequency)  
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sensory memory/register   gateway btwn perception and memory. The entry pts for raw info from the senses (recording of sensory info into the memory system)  
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iconic   momentary sensory memory of VISUAL stimuli  
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echoic   momentary sensory memory of AUDITORY stimuli; without focus, sounds/words can be recalled within 3-4 secs  
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significance of Sperling's experiment?   when associated with a sound, when we are showed a picture for a few tenths of second, our eyes register the photo, and we can recall it in great detail  
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short-term/working memory   briefly stores and processes selected info from the sensory registers (40 mil info>>40 info)  
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chunking   grouping together items into manageable units  
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mnemonic devices   memory aids that use visual imagery (or acronyms)  
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method of Loci   *memorizing something by connecting places you places you've already memorized  
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peg word   a # associated with a rhyming word. Then visually associate the rhymed word with something that you must remember  
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hierarchies   (outline form) a broad concept divided into narrower concepts&facts  
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how does distributed practice help memory   the more time between practice/studying, the better memory of the info that you have  
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shallow processing   encoding on a basic level based on the structure or appearance of words (of the word itself or its sound)  
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deep processing   encoding words based on its meaning (better for learning)  
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maintenance (Rote) rehearsal (ways to storage)   repeating info; shallow (processing) (confirmation class)  
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elaborative rehersal (ways to storage)   relate it to info already known (deep processing)  
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organizational systems (ways to storage)   files; groups classes by common features  
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episodic memory   specific events we have experienced (timeline)  
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semantic memory   facts, figures, and general world knowledge  
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procedural memory   skills and habits that are learned (hard to explain; doing a turn)  
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emotional memory   learned emotional responses to various stimuli  
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explicit/declarative memory   memory of facts/experiences that we are consciously aware of; can be expressed in words/gestures  
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implicit nondeclarative memory   learning that is separate of conscious recollection; cannot be expressed physically, unconscious and incindental  
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visual encoding   see it in your mind as a picture "where was the last place I saw my phone?"  
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acoustic encoding   the sequence of sounds (read a list and repeat it; out loud)  
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semantic encoding   making the info make sense "related to meaning" (make into word)  
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masking   refreshing of the sensory memory (need to blink/move eyes or else you'll become blind; you need a constant stimulus; doesn't last long)  
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working memory   processes new info and relate to relevant info in the LTM  
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long term memory   holds permanent memories and knowledge (semantic or elaborate rehearsal)  
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