Memory

Short-term memory

Temporary storage of information

What does it mean to say that memories are "context dependent"?

Both A and B (People often attach their surroundings to their memories, people remember information best when they're in the original place where they learned it)

What does chunking do for your memory?

Chunking makes it easier for your brain to remember smaller amounts of information.

Chunking

Grouping items into smaller segments

Raina graduated number one in her class and is giving her valedictory speech in two days. She practices her speech over and over so she can deliver it flawlessly. What type of learning is taking place?

Intentional

Why is encoding important?

It's the way information is first received into the brain.

How do emotions affect your memory?

Memories with strong emotional attachments are easier to recall than other memories.

Sensory memory

Momentary storage of information

Long-term memory

Permanent storage of information

What did the first portion of Sperling's test show?

Sensory memory is very sensitive and is quick to forget.

Encoding

The process of placing information into the mind

Acquire

To gain or obtain for yourself

Retrieving information requires a purposeful effort to remember.

True

Why is deep processing better than surface processing?

You'll have a better ability to remember information in the future.

Long-term memory has a _____ capacity to hold information.

great

How does a ZIP code relate to the rule of seven?

A ZIP code has five numbers, and is most likely to be remembered.