© 2016 Cengage Learning. MEMORY Memory Processes This section covers: The processes involved in memory
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Memory Processes The system by which we retain information and bring it to mind A method of retaining the information and skills we acquire through experience What Is Memory? 1. Encoding Converting information into a form usable in memory 2. Storage Retaining information in memory 3. Retrieval Bringing stored information to mind
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Memory Processes The transformation of information from one form to another Encoding
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Memory Processes Storage The retention of information over time
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Memory Processes Retrieval Recovery of stored information when it is needed
© 2016 Cengage Learning. MEMORY Types of Memory This section covers: The stages of memory Types of memory
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Atkinson-Shiffrin Model
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Holds large amounts of incoming information for a very short period of time Sensory Memory
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Holds a small amount of information for a limited time Short-Term Memory
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Experiencing Psychology: Chunking
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Working Memory Adaptation of short-term memory Actively manipulates information Allows for multiple, simultaneous processes
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Long-Term Memory Location of permanent memories
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory An Experiment: The Serial Position Effect
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Types of Long-Term Memory
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Declarative Memory Semantic Episodic Autobiographical
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Nondeclarative Memory Procedural memory Classical conditioning Priming
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Different structures work together for memory Long-Term Memory and the Brain
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Organization of Long-Term Memory Connectionist theories Spreading activation Schemas
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Retrieval: Cues Any stimulus that helps you access target information Recognition Recall The encoding specificity effect
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Some memories seem permanently etched into our brains How accurate are they? Retrieval: Flashbulb Memories
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Stages and Types of Memory Reconstruction during retrieval may be flawed Retrieval: Eyewitness Testimony
© 2016 Cengage Learning. MEMORY Forgetting This section covers: Theories of forgetting Improving memory
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Forgetting Theories of Forgetting
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Forgetting Proactive and Retroactive Interference
© 2016 Cengage Learning. Forgetting Distribute practice Take tests Sleep Recite Use mnemonics Improving Your Memory