The Phenomenon of Memory Remembering the Seven Dwarfs
Exercise Results… Memory= Persistence of learning over time. What made the task difficult? Encoding- info in brain Storage- retain over time Retrieval- getting it back out
Could you almost get it? Syllables? Beginning letter? Meaning of word? Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon= The retrieval process does not produce a complex response.
Organization of Memory Memory is organized by sound, letter or meaning. Recall vs. Recognition Recall-recognition of possible targets & id of genuine ones Recognition- is the info correct? Handout- the Dwarfs
Types of Memory Short Term Memory- A form of transient memory. Max Capacity is 7 +/- two. Long Term Memory- information is held for days, hours, years. IN SHORT TERM? FLIP SHEET-name the seven dwarfs
Flashbulb memories- Define- Memories that are novel and biologically significant. A unique event that accompanies great joy, sorrow, or pain. What are your flashbulb memories?