Memory Processes Flashcard

Front

What is the process of information processing to make memories called?

Back

Encoding

Front

What is the main function of maintenance rehearsal?

Back

To maintain information in short-term memory

Front

What is the immediate, initial recording of sensory information called?

Back

Sensory Memory

Front

How long does sensory memory hold information?

Back

About 2 seconds

Front

What is required to move information from sensory memory to short-term memory?

Back

attention

Front

Which sense is associated with echoic memory?

Back

Hearing

Front

How does elaborative rehearsal differ from maintenance rehearsal?

Back

It actively relates information to LTM

Front

What type of information does the Phonological Loop process?

Back

Verbal and auditory

Front

Which memory system is responsible for general knowledge and facts?

Back

Semantic memory

Front

During memory encoding, which part of the brain is most active in forming new memories?

Back

Hippocampus