unit terms
learning we save over time
what is memory
very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system
what is sensory memory
unconscious encoding of everyday information, and well learned information
what is automatic processing
explicit memories of facts and general knowledge
what is semantic
retrieving information out of storage and into conscious awareness
what is recall
process of getting information into the memory system
what is encoding
memory that holds a few items briefly
what is short term memory
retention of facts and personal events you can often retrieve
what its explicit memories
experienced events
what is episodic
identifying items previously learned
what is recognition
retaining information over time
what is storage
permenant and limitless storehouse of memory system
what is long term memory
the processing of many aspects of a problem at the same time
what is parallel processing
a neural center located in limbic system that helps process explicit memories for storage
what is hippocampus
learning something more quickly after learning it a second time
what is relearning
process of getting information out of memory storage
what is retrieval?
short term memory that adds conscious, active processing of incoming auditory, and visual spatial information.
what is working memory
organizing items into managable units
what is chunking
neural storage for long term memory
what is memory consolidation
any stimulus linked to a specific memory
what is retrieval cues
encoding that requires attention and effort
retention of learned skills without conscious awareness
what is implicit memories
memory aids that use vivid images and organizational devices
what is a mneumonic
a clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event
what is flashbulb memories
the activation, often unconsciously, of particular associations in memory
what is priming