Types of Memory
Memory Retrieval
Storing Methods
Forgetting & Distortion
Important Psychologists
100

This type of memory briefly holds incoming sensory information before it is either dismissed or transferred to short-term memory.

What is sensory memory?

100

This type of memory retrieval allows you to identify information after experiencing it again, such as a multiple choice test.

What is Recognition?

100

This model of memory compares our mind to a computer in a series of three stages known as encoding, storage, and retrieval.

What is the Information Processing Model?

100

The term for someone who loses all or most of their memory.

What is Amnesia?

100

This person pioneered research on eyewitness testimony and demonstrated the malleability of memory through the misinformation effect.

Who is Elizabeth Loftus?

200

This type of long-term memory involves the storage of general knowledge, facts, and concepts that are not tied to specific personal experiences.

What is semantic memory?

200

This area of the brain is associated with memory retrieval and procedural memory (creating and maintaining habits).

What is Basal Ganglia?

200

The type of processing that occurs when we attach meaning to information and create associations.

What is Deep Processing?

200

An example of this type of memory is when visiting your old elementary school, you begin to remember your classes and friends.

What is Context Dependent Memory?

200

The number was George A. Miller’s magic number.

What is the number 7 (plus or minus 2)?

300

This type of memory is responsible for storing information about how to perform skilled actions, such as riding a bike or typing on a keyboard.

What is procedural memory?

300

Term for the Feeling that a memory is available but not quite retrievable 

What is Tip-of-the-Tongue Phenomenon?

300

Sasha started her first day of kindergarten 7 weeks ago. When she walked into the classroom on the first day, she saw a poster on the wall that said, “You are beautiful, smart, and strong.” She often repeats this to herself at home. Her ability to repeat the words without being cued is known as this:  

What is recall?

300

The term for older memories that interfere with the retrieval of new memories.

What is Proactive Interference?

300

This psychologist developed the theory of memory reconstruction, highlighting how memories can be distorted or altered by post-event information.

Who is Elizabeth Loftus?

400

This type of memory refers to the unconscious recall of information and is often demonstrated through this phenomenon, in which previous experiences influence behavior without conscious awareness.

What is implicit memory?

400

A beneficial study strategy that helps retrieve information easily through including breaks between study periods.

What is Distributed Practice?

400

 This part of the information processing model is responsible for putting information into the memory system from sensory input.

What is encoding?

400

Your teacher asks the call what everyone had for breakfast last Saturday. She calls on you and you say that you can’t remember. This is a great example of this theory. 

What is Inference Theory?

400

The process proposed by George A. Miller, involving organizing information into smaller, meaningful units to enhance memory.

What is Chunking?

500

This type of memory refers to vivid, detailed memories of significant events that are emotionally charged and are often recalled with high confidence, despite the possibility of inaccuracies over time.

What is flashbulb memory?

500

Memories that are triggered by a person’s current mood because of the relationship to memories formed when you were in a similar state.

What is State Dependent Memory?

500

Sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory are part of this model of memory:

What is the Atkinson-Shiffrin Three Stage Model of Memory

500

This effect is responsible for us being able to recall the first and last few words of a speech or list of words.

What is Serial Position Effect?

500

This psychologist conducted groundbreaking experiments on the forgetting curve and introduced the spacing effect, suggesting that information is better retained when learning sessions are spaced out over time.

Who is Hermann Ebbinghaus?

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