Unit 7: Memory

Front

Which brain part is responsible for facilitating explicit memories? Options: brain stem, cerebellum, amygdala, hippocampus

Back

hippocampus

Front

A clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event.

Back

flashbulb memory

Front

The processing of information into the memory system.

Back

encoding

Front

The retention (saving) of encoded material over time.

Back

storage

Front

The process of getting the information back out of memory storage.

Back

retrieval

Front

The first stage of memory that involves information bombarding us every second.

Back

sensory memory

Front

Information can be held in this storage bank for around 30 seconds without rehearsal.

Back

short-term memory

Front

Our memory for skills, such as riding a bike.

Back

implicit memory

Front

Our memory for facts, such as psych vocabulary.

Back

explicit memory

Front

Using the acronym Roy G. Biv to studying the colors of the rainbow. This is a good example of

Back

mnemonic