1. The Phenomenon of Memory Remembering the Seven Dwarfs

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

6. 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

7. 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?