Memory 2.3 and 2.4

Front

What is the process of getting information into the memory system called?

Back

Encoding

Front

Which type of memory is responsible for the storage of visual information for a very short period?

Back

Iconic memory

Front

Which type of memory involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences?

Back

Episodic memory

Front

Which type of memory is responsible for holding information temporarily for analysis and is often referred to as 'working memory'?

Back

Short-term memory

Front

What is the term for the initial, momentary storage of information, lasting only an instant?

Back

Sensory memory

Front

What is the capacity of short-term memory, often referred to as Miller's Law?

Back

7 ± 2 items

Front

What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

Back

Explicit memory involves conscious recall of information, while implicit memory involves unconscious retention.

Front

What is the role of rehearsal in memory retention?

Back

Rehearsal helps to transfer information from short-term memory to long-term memory.

Front

What is the function of long-term memory?

Back

Long-term memory stores information for extended periods, potentially for a lifetime.

Front

What is the process of retrieving information from memory called?

Back

Retrieval