Understanding Memory Concepts Flashcard

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What is procedural memory?

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A type of long-term memory responsible for skills and tasks that do not require conscious thought, such as riding a bike or playing an instrument.

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What is encoding failure?

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A failure to process information into memory, leading to the inability to recall it later.

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What is semantic memory?

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A type of long-term memory that involves the recall of facts and general knowledge, such as knowing the capital of a country.

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What is the spacing effect?

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The phenomenon where distributed study or practice yields better long-term retention compared to massed practice.

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What is retrieval in memory processes?

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The process of bringing stored information into conscious awareness.

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What is episodic memory?

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A type of long-term memory that involves the recall of personal experiences and specific events, including contextual details.

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What is flashbulb memory?

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A vivid and detailed memory of a significant event, often associated with strong emotional responses.

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What is storage decay?

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The gradual loss of memory over time when information is not accessed or rehearsed.

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What is source misattribution?

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A memory error where a person recalls information but misremembers the source of that information.

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What is priming in memory?

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A technique in which exposure to one stimulus influences the response to another stimulus, often without conscious guidance.