PSYC 221 Lecture 7: Week 7 Lecture - Long-term Memory Encoding

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 221
• Professor: Thomas Spalek

Document Summary

Mnemonics: method of loci, bizarre imagery is memorable, peg word method, key word method, 1st letter method, mnemonists, savants. Part 2: factors that affect encoding efficiency: memorization practice is material specific, when studying for exams, remember the spacing effect. Information is easier to remember when it is organized. Can a type fact help you remember: sans forgetica, makes you code the reading more deeply, less likely to skim things. More tips about remembering people"s names involve elaborate encoding. Factors that aid encoding: create connections, complex sentences, chicken experiment. Imagery tree boat: link to self, self-reference effect, active creation, generate information, testing, organization, recall by groups, spontaneous grouping of fruits, etc, present in an organized way tree experiment, meaningful framework, balloon experiment. Stress and anxiety impair memory encoding: and recall. Pregnancy can impair memory: stress on the body. Encoding factors: spacing effect, organization, mind mapping, deep processing, long-term potentiation, stress & anxiety.