PSYC 2000 Chapter : Psych Notes Memory 1
Document Summary
The phenomenon of memory: memory: the persistence of learning over time through the storage and retrieval of information. Information-processing models: encoding: the processing of information into the memory system, storage: the retention of encoded information over time, retrieval: the process of getting information out of memory storage. Sensory memory: the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system: 2. Short-term memory: activated memory that holds a few items briefly before the info is stored or forgotten: 3. Long-term memory: the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Information-processing model: updates: some info goes directly to long-term memory, working memory: conscious, active processing of incoming info, and of info retrieved from long-term memory. Automatic processing: automatic processing: unconscious encoding of incidental info, and of well-learned information, includes, space, time, frequency, well-learned info. Effortful processing: effortful processing: encoding that requires attention and conscious effort.
