PSY 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Semantic Memory, Explicit Memory, Computer Data Storage
Document Summary
Memory is the process involved in retaining, retrieving, and using information about stimuli, images, events, ideas, and skills after the original information is no longer present. Everything in life is memory, except for the thing edge of the present. Long-term memory is an archive of information about past events in our lives and knowledge we have learned. Goes from just a few moments ago to as far back as we can remember. For over 100 years, psychologists have distinguished between 2 types of memory. Short-term memory (primary memory) is the information that is currently active. Long-term memory (secondary memory) is the informtion that is available but not currently active. Little or no decay, failures of retrieval are primarily due to interference. Ltm is like external storage (tape, hard drive) Useful for retaining information not currently in use. Explicit memory - memory that we are aware of. Episodic/autobiographical memory - memories for particular episodes/experiences in your life.