Functions of Memory
Parts of the Brain
Problems with Memory
Memory Enhancement
BONUS
100

The input of information into the memory system

What is Encoding?

100

Stores memories influenced by stress hormones; emotionally arousing memories

What is the Amygdala?

100

The effects of misinformation from external sources leading to false memories

What is Suggestibility? 

100
The repetition of information

What is Rehearsal?

100

The ability to access information from memory without external cues

What is Recall?

200

Creation of a permanent record of information

What is Storage?

200

Functions as normal recognition and spatial memories; gives meaning to memories

What is the Hippocampus?

200

The loss of information from long term memory

What is Forgetting?

200

Organization of information into manageable pieces

What is Chunking?

200

Temporary storage of information for incoming sensory memory

What is Short Term Memory?

300

The act of getting information out of storage and into awareness

What is Retrieval? 

300

Helps with retaining information and recalling memories

What is the Cerebellum and Prefrontal Cortex?

300

A condition in which a person can't remember any new information, but can remember information prior to brain trauma

What is Anterograde Amnesia?

300

The act of recalling information for a period of time in order to memorize it

What is Studying?

300

Memories shown in performance of tasks or skills

What is Implicit Memory?

400

The set of processes used to encode, store, and retrieve information

What is memory?

400

Chemical messengers that aid in memory

What are Neurotransmitters?

400

When old information interferes with the recall of new information

What is Proactive Interference?

400

A type of "shortcut" to remembering a group of things

What is a Mnemonic Device?

400

Neurons that represent physical memory

What is Engram?

500

Continuous storage of information

What is long term memory?
500

The theory that stronger emotions create stronger memories

What is Arousal Theory?

500

The loss of information before the memory process begins

What is Encoding Failure?

500

The act of thinking about the meaning of new information and its relation to old information

What is Elaborative Rehearsal?

500

The theory that if one part of the brain involved with memory is damaged, then a nearby part of the damaged area will take over that memory function

What is the Equipotentiality Hypothesis?