Psychology : Information Processing : encoding, storage & retrieval
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encoding works by converting information into a form your brain can store
how does the encoding process work?
through association
what is the BEST way to retrieve information from your brain?
it can hold vast amounts of information indefinitely
what is true about long term memory?
it can hold small amounts of information briefly
what is true about short term memory?
retrieval
Joe recently had an accident that resulted in a brain injury. He remembers events before the accident and the name of every doctor and nurse he's met at the hospital but still cannot recall what happened on the day of the accident. Which part of the memory process has likely been affected?
