Human Memory

What are the three main types of memory?

• Immediate memory, delayed memory, procedural memory

• Short-term recall, long-term recall, working memory

• Sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory

• Visual memory, auditory memory, emotional memory

Describe the process of encoding in memory.

• Encoding is the process of transforming sensory input into a format suitable for storage in memory.

• Encoding is the process of forgetting information over time.

• Encoding is the act of physically writing down information.

• Encoding involves only the retrieval of stored memories.

What is the difference between explicit and implicit memory?

• Explicit memory is always unconscious; implicit memory is always conscious.

• Explicit memory is conscious and verbalizable; implicit memory is unconscious and non-verbalizable.

• Explicit memory is related to skills; implicit memory is related to facts.

• Explicit memory can only be recalled through writing; implicit memory is only recalled through speech.

List and explain the two main categories of long-term memory.

• Episodic memory and semantic memory

• Short-term memory and procedural memory

• Sensory memory and working memory

• The two main categories of long-term memory are explicit (declarative) memory and implicit (non-declarative) memory.

How does the context in which information is learned affect memory recall?

• The context of learning enhances memory recall by creating associations that facilitate retrieval.

• Memory recall is solely dependent on the amount of information learned.

• Memory recall improves with distractions present during learning.

• The context of learning has no impact on memory recall.

How does chunking help in increasing memory capacity?

• By overwhelming the brain with too much information at once

• By breaking down information into smaller, more manageable parts

• By focusing on one large piece of information at a time

• By memorizing information in random order