Memory Quiz

explicit memory of personally experienced events

a neural center located in the limbic system; helps process explicit memories for storage

memory demonstrated by time saved when learning material a second time

the process of getting information out of memory storage

our tendency to recall best the last and first items in a list

memory demonstrated by retrieving info learned earlier aka on a fill in the blank test

retention of learned skills, or classically conditiond association, without conscious awareness

retention of facts and personal events you can consciously retrieve

memory aids, especially techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices

the tendency to recall experiences that are consistent with your current good or bad mood

the neural storage of a LTM

unconscious encoding of everyday info such as space, time, and frequency, also well learnedinfo

LT retention yeilds better results thru disturbed practice vs mass studying

a newer understanding of STM that adds conscious active processing of incoming info w/ LTM

explicit memory of the facts and general knowledge

the persistence of learning over time through encoding, storage, and retrieval of info

a clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event

the immediate, very brief recording of sensory info in the memory system

any stimulus link to specific memory

organizing items into familiar manageable units;often occurs automatically

memory demonstrated by identifying items previously learned aka multiple choice test

processing of many aspects of a problem at the same time, the brain's natural mode ofprocessing

enhanced memory after retrieving, rather than simply rereading, info

the activation, often unconsciously or particular associations in memory

an increase in a cells firing potential. Believed to be a neural basis for learning and memory

The process of getting info into the memory system

encoding that requires attention and conscious effort

the process of retaining encoded information over time

activated memory that holds a few items briefly before the info is stored or forgotten