Psychology Chapter 8: Memory

The input of information into the memory system.

The encoding of details like time, space, frequency, and the meaning of words.

The encoding of details that require a lot of work and attention on your part in order to encode that information.

The encoding of words and their meaning.

The encoding of images.

The encoding of sounds, words in particular.

The tendency for an individual to have better memory for information that relates to oneself in comparison to material that has less personal relevance.

The creation of a permanent record of information.

Storage of brief sensory events, such as sights, sounds, and tastes.

A temporary storage system that processes incoming sensory memory.