Memories, Light the Corners of My mind

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What is Long Term Memory?

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The continuous storage of information with no limit, similar to a computer's hard drive. It has two components: explicit and implicit.

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What is the Self Reference Effect?

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The tendency for individuals to have better memory for information that relates to themselves compared to material with less personal relevance.

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What is the Context-dependent memory effect?

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When a person is in the same context where the information was learned, the environment provides cues that aid access to the information.

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What functions is the Cerebellum associated with?

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Implicit and procedural memory.

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What is Leveling in memory processing?

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The simplification of materials, especially details that are insignificant or do not stand out, leading to quick forgetting.

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What is Short Term Memory?

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A temporary storage system that holds information for a brief period, typically around 20-30 seconds.

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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 procedures that are performed without conscious awareness.

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What is State-dependent learning?

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The phenomenon where information is more easily recalled when an individual is in the same state of consciousness as when the information was learned.

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What is the role of the Hippocampus in memory?

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The Hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new explicit memories and is involved in the consolidation of information from short-term to long-term memory.

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What is the Serial Position Effect?

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The tendency to recall the first and last items in a list better than the middle items.