Information Processing Model
What is Information Processing Model
a cognitive theory that explains how people process information
What are the 3 components to the signaling of information?
Dendrites, axon and axon terminal
What is interference?
What are the 3 parts to the information-processing theory?
Sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory
What is the role of the cerebellum?
Responsible for the storage of memories
What is Retroactive Inhibition?
When previously learned information is lost because it is mixed up with new information
Who came up with the dual code theory of memory?
Allan Paivio
What is the thalamus responsible for ?
Processing of sensory information
What is the difference between primacy and recency effect?
What is the difference between episodic memory and flashbulb memory?
Episodic is based on simple memories and experiences compared to flashbulb memories that are related to important/unique events
What is the amygdala responsible for and how it can it impact learning?
Amygdala is responsible for the processing of emotions and when students undergo certain emotions (anxiety, stress, etc) this can negatively impact performance.
What is the difference between Proactive and Retroactive Facilitation?
Proactive is the ability to learn new information based on old information while retroactive is the ability to increase comprehension of old information due to the learning of new information