Memories, Light the Corners of My mind

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What is Leveling in memory processing?

Back

Leveling refers to the simplification of materials, where insignificant details are omitted, leading to a quicker forgetting of those elements.

Front

Which type of memory is the temporal lobe associated with?

Back

The temporal lobe is primarily associated with explicit memory.

Front

What is the Self Reference Effect?

Back

The Self Reference Effect is the tendency for individuals to have better memory for information that relates to themselves compared to material with less personal relevance.

Front

What is Proactive Interference?

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Proactive interference occurs when past memories interfere with the encoding of new information.

Front

What does the Primacy Effect refer to?

Back

The Primacy Effect refers to the better memory people have for items presented at the beginning of a list.

Front

Define Explicit Memory.

Back

Explicit memory is the conscious, intentional recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Front

What is Implicit Memory?

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Implicit memory is the unconscious retention of information, which influences thoughts and behaviors without conscious awareness.

Front

Explain the concept of Retroactive Interference.

Back

Retroactive interference occurs when new information interferes with the retrieval of old information.

Front

What is the role of the hippocampus in memory?

Back

The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new explicit memories and is involved in the consolidation of information.

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Define the term 'Memory Consolidation'.

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Memory consolidation is the process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term memories.