psych unit 1

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What is Memory?

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The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information.

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What is Short-term Memory?

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Briefly activated memory of a few items that is later stored or forgotten.

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What is Effortful Processing?

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Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort.

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What is the Spacing Effect?

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The tendency for distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retention than massed study.

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What is Sensory Memory?

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The immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system.

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What is Long-term Memory?

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The storage of information over an extended period.

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What is Recall?

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The ability to retrieve information learned earlier.

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What is Recognition?

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The ability to identify previously learned information when presented with it.

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What is Implicit Memory?

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Memory that is not consciously recalled, such as skills and tasks.

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What is Explicit Memory?

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Memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and declare.