Psychology -- Chapter 6 (Memory)

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These flashcards are all about memory.
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What is memory? Memory is the storehouse in the brain for all we know, facts and experiences.
What are the 3 processes that someone must do in order to remember something? Encode, storage, and retrieval. Encode the information we are given so that it is transformed in a way that can be stored in memory. Store information and maintain it in memory. In order for this to happen there is a physiological change in the brain occurs called consolidation Retrieve the information when it is brought to mind.
What are the 3 separate memory systems? Sensory memory (ie: touch, sound, taste, etc) Short-term memory Long-term memory
What are the two types of declarative memory? Episodic Semantic
What is episodic memory? This stores the memory of the events of your life. This type of memory is like a mental diary where you record personally experienced events. IE: life episodes
What is semantic memory? This memory stores general knowledge, or objective facts and information. IE: mental encyclopedia
What are 3 ways to measure memory? Recall, Recognition, and Re-Learning
What are the 7 causes for why we forget? Encoding failure Decay (ie: disappears) Consolidation failure (ie: concussion) Interference Motivated forgetting Retrival failure Prospective forgetting
How can we improve our memory? Organization Overlearning Massed practice vs. Spaced practice Active Learning vs. Rereading Mnemonic Devices
Explain one of the causes of motivated forgetting. (There are 3 kinds) Suppression is when someone tries to forget something on purpose by putting the memory out of their mind.
Explain one of the causes of motivated forgetting. (There are 3 kinds) Repression is when horrible memories are actually removed from the conscious memory and the person isn't even aware that the horrible memories even happened.
Explain one of the causes of motivated forgetting. (There are 3 kinds) Amnesia is temporary or total memory loss because of brain trauma (ie: concussion) or psychological trauma
Long-term memory has two subsystems. What are they? Explain. Declarative memory = stores facts about our life Non-declarative memory = motor skills and habits
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