How does information get out of Long- term memory (LTM)? Factors influencing retrieval from LTM –Proactive and retroactive interference –Methods of testing –Retrieval cues Who generates the cues for recall? Specificity of encoding and of processing State-dependent memory Some practical memory strategies
Attention Encoding Sensory Memory Working Memory Sensory Input.5” - 3” duration Maintenance Rehearsal 10” - 15” duration LTM Indefinite duration Retrieval Three-Stores Model of Memory LTM Indefinite duration Retrieval
Learn Material Test for Recall of Material Learn Material Test for Recall of Material Retroactive Interference? Proactive Interference?
% of syllables recalled Demonstrating retroactive interference Hours from time of learning
The Stroop Effect Instruction: Identify only the actual colours of the words (Don’t read the words themselves!) (Gleitman, ch. 8, p. 291)
Methods of testing recall:
Value of self-generated retrieval cues Number of cues provided for retrieval % of words recalled
Specificity of Encoding:
Specificity of Processing Modality meaningsound Type of cue provided during retrieval % of words recalled
State-dependent memory placebomarijuana Condition during retrieval % of words recalled