Memory and Forgetting Flashcard

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What did Sherlock Holmes compare the brain to?

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An attic

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What is the primary function of the hippocampus?

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Recalling memories

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What does consolidation refer to in memory?

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The process of committing new memories to long-term storage

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What is the role of short-term memory?

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To temporarily hold information for immediate use

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What is long-term memory?

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

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What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

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

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What is the forgetting curve?

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

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What factors can affect memory retention?

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Factors include attention, emotional state, rehearsal, and the meaningfulness of the information.

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What is retroactive interference?

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When new information interferes with the ability to recall old information.

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What is proactive interference?

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When old information interferes with the ability to learn new information.