PSYC 1001 Study Guide - Decay Theory, Long-Term Memory, Temporal Lobe
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Encoding involves transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory. Forming memory code, for example when we form memory code for a word we emphasising how it sounds, looks, and what it means. This will enhance our ability to remember the information. Storage involves keeping or maintaining information in memory. Storing is complex, our memory change over time. Store alone will not help us to remember the information; we need to be able to retrieve the information. Retrieval occurs when information stored in memory is brought to mind. Attention is seen as a filter to determine things we will remember and those we won"t. Earlier selection theory: meaning that stimulus are screened out early (during sensory input), 2. Later selection theory: that stimulus is screened out later (after the brain has processed the meaning or significance of the imput). According to lavie the location depends on the cognitive load of information processing.
