Psychology: Memory

A clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event.

• echoic memory

• flashbulb memory

• implicit memory

• explicit memory

The processing of information into the memory system.

• encoding
• storage
• retrieval
• automatic processing

The retention (saving) of encoded material over time.

• encoding
• storage
• retrieval
• rehearsal

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

• encoding
• storage
• retrieval
• Next-in-line-effect

The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage and retrieval of information.

• memory
• learning
• serial position effect
• semantic learning

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

• sensory memory
• short-term memory
• automatic processing
• effortful processing

Information can be held in this storage bank for around 30 seconds with out rehearsal.

• short-term memory
• long-term memory
• sensory memory
• visual encoding

The second short-term memory, where information is rehearsed so it can be stored in long-term

• working memory
• short-term memory
• acoustic encoding
• semantic encoding

Unconscious encoding of incidental information.

• automatic processing
• effortful processing
• rehearsal
• chunking

Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort to get information in to your memory systems.

• effortful
• automatic
• priming
• Method of Loci