Psychology Word Scramble

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Storage	The process of retaining encoded information over time.
Memory	The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information.
Relearning	A measure of memory that assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again.
Recognition	A measure of memory in which the person identifies items previously learned, as on a multiple -choice test
Retrieval	The process of getting information out of the memory storage
Recall	A measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, as on a fill-in-the-blank test
Encoding	The process of getting information into the memory system - for example, by extracting meaning
Parallel Processing	Processing many aspects of a problem simultaneously; the brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions
Sensory Memory	The immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system,
Short-term Memory	Activated memory that holds a few items briefly, such as digits of a phone number while calling, before the information is stored or forgotten.
Long-Term Memory	The relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experience.
Working Memory	A newer understanding of short-term memory that adds conscious, active processing of incoming auditory and visual information, and of information retrieved from long-term memory.
Explicit Memory	Retention of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and "declare" (Also called "declarative memory")
Effortful Processing	Encoding that requires attention and a conscious effort
Automatic Processing	Unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, time and frequency, and of well-learned information, such as word meanings
Implicit Memory	Retention of learned skills or classically conditioned associations independent of conscious recollection. (Also called nondeclarative memory)
Iconic Memory	A momentary sensory memory of visual stimuli; a picture -image memory lasting no more than a few tenths of a second
Echoic Memory	A momentary sensory memory of auditory stimuli; if attention is elsewhere, sounds and words can still be recalled within 3 or 4 seconds
Chunking	Organizing items into familiar, manageable unit; often occurs automatically
Mnemonics	Memory aids especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices
Spacing Effect	The tendency for distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retention than is achieved through "massed: study or practice
Testing Effect	Enhanced memory after retrieving, rather than simply rereading, information. Also sometimes referred to as "retrieval practice effect" or "test-enhanced learning"
Shallow Processing	Encoding on a basic level, based on the structure or appearance of words.
Deep Processing	Encoding semantically, based on the meaning of the words; tends to yield the best retention.

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