Memory Basics
What is memory?
The persistence of learning over time.
What is encoding?
The process of getting information into memory.
What is working memory?
Active processing of incoming information and long‑term memories.
What are the three stages of memory?
Encoding, storage, and retrieval.
What is naturalistic observation?
Observing behavior in a natural environment without interference.
What is chunking?
Grouping items into meaningful units to improve memory.
What is sensory memory?
A brief, immediate recording of sensory information.
What is effortful processing?
Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort.
Why is confidentiality required?
To protect participants’ private information.
What is short‑term memory?
A temporary memory system holding about 7 items for ~20 seconds.
What is rehearsal?
Repeating information to encode it more effectively.
What is implicit memory?
Unconscious memory for skills and conditioned responses.
What is long‑term memory?
A relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of information.
What is the spacing effect?
Distributed practice improves long‑term retention.
Which brain structure helps form new explicit memories?
The hippocampus.