PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 6: "Memory & Thought" REVIEW

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 most common engaging processing technique where information is repeated. 

• rehearsal
• mnemonic
• recall
• recognition

Encoding information from its sound

• echoic
• semantic
• iconic
• recall

Organizing items into familiar, manageable units.

• chunking
• mnemonic
• relean
• recall

A memory aid

• mnemonic
• chunking
• implicit memory
• explicit memory