CH.5
What is Self Refrence effect?
The ability to remember information by relating it to you or your experiences
What are the 3 key parts of memory?
Episodic memory,Semantic memory, and Procedural memory
True or False : Can stress affect encoding
True
Making use of a hint or aid to assist retrieval is called
Encoding and Retrival
What is Semantic Memory?
Semantic memory is your brain's storage system for general knowledge and facts about the world. It's not about personal experiences; instead, it's where you keep information like historical events,
What is Longterm Memory?
Long-term memory is a system in the brain where information is stored for a relatively extended period, ranging from hours to a lifetime.
What is a schema?
it is your general knowledge
What is Episodic Memory?
where you store memories of specific events and experiences from your own life. For example, recalling your last birthday party, a family vacation, or a funny moment with friends involves using your episodic memory.
What is source monitoring?
The process where you are finding the origin of a memory
What is Procedural memory?
It's where you store information about doing things, like riding a bike, playing a musical instrument, or tying your shoes. This type of memory helps you remember the step-by-step actions and skills you've learned over time.
Why is Encoding important?
Without proper encoding, information might not be stored effectively, making it difficult to retrieve later.
What process refers to the ability of accessing information when you need it?
The retrieval process