Chapter 7: Psychology

In this section, human memory is likened to computer memory and to a filing system. In what ways might human memory be unlike these things?

Humans lose or forget memories while a filing cabinet hold stuff

memory of facts, words, and concepts

semantic memory

Relating something you're learning to something you already know

Elaborative rehearsal

translation of information into a form which can be used and stored as memory

Encoding

What are the two types of explicit memory?

episodic and semantic

Memory of a specific event

episodic memory

Memory of specific information

explicit memory

locating stored information and returning it to conscious thought

retrieval

Explain why both episodic and semantic memories are classified as explicit.

Bc they are both memories that are clear or specific

How do organizational systems help the mind store memories? How do they help the mind retrieve memories?

Because the memories are organized and arranged for future use so you can have a better chance of finding them when needed

Memory where you're not consciously aware

Implicit memory

Repetition of information in order to not forget it

Maintenance rehearsal

Process which we recollect past experiences, information, and skills learned in the past

Memory

Memory retrieved because the mood that was originally encoded is recreated

State-dependent memories