Memory and Forgetting Flashcard

Memory and Forgetting Flashcard

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Biology

8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Sherlock Holmes compare the brain to?

Back

An attic

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the hippocampus?

Back

Recalling memories

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does consolidation refer to in memory?

Back

The process of committing new memories to long-term storage

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of short-term memory?

Back

To temporarily hold information for immediate use

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is long-term memory?

Back

A type of memory that can store information for extended periods, potentially a lifetime

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

Back

Explicit memory involves conscious recall of facts and events, while implicit memory involves skills and tasks that are performed without conscious awareness.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the forgetting curve?

Back

A graphical representation of how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it.

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