Functions of Memory
The input of information into the memory system
What is Encoding?
Stores memories influenced by stress hormones; emotionally arousing memories
What is the Amygdala?
The effects of misinformation from external sources leading to false memories
What is Suggestibility?
What is Rehearsal?
The ability to access information from memory without external cues
What is Recall?
Creation of a permanent record of information
What is Storage?
Functions as normal recognition and spatial memories; gives meaning to memories
What is the Hippocampus?
The loss of information from long term memory
What is Forgetting?
Organization of information into manageable pieces
What is Chunking?
Temporary storage of information for incoming sensory memory
What is Short Term Memory?
The act of getting information out of storage and into awareness
What is Retrieval?
Helps with retaining information and recalling memories
What is the Cerebellum and Prefrontal Cortex?
A condition in which a person can't remember any new information, but can remember information prior to brain trauma
What is Anterograde Amnesia?
The act of recalling information for a period of time in order to memorize it
What is Studying?
Memories shown in performance of tasks or skills
What is Implicit Memory?
The set of processes used to encode, store, and retrieve information
What is memory?
Chemical messengers that aid in memory
What are Neurotransmitters?
When old information interferes with the recall of new information
What is Proactive Interference?
A type of "shortcut" to remembering a group of things
What is a Mnemonic Device?
Neurons that represent physical memory
What is Engram?
Continuous storage of information
The theory that stronger emotions create stronger memories
What is Arousal Theory?
The loss of information before the memory process begins
What is Encoding Failure?
The act of thinking about the meaning of new information and its relation to old information
What is Elaborative Rehearsal?
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?