Psychology- memory

• What are the three main processes of memory?

  Encoding, storage, and retrieval
• What is the memory palace technique?

  • A mnemonic device
  • Involves visualizing a familiar place
  • Associating information with specific locations
• How can you apply the concept of encoding in studying?

  By creating meaningful associations
• What is the difference between recognition and recall?

  Recognition involves identifying information, while recall involves retrieving it without cues
• What is a study tip for effective learning?

  • Use pop quizzes to test key terms
  • Engage in active recall
  • Review material regularly
• What is the focus of the study of encoding?

  Understanding how information is processed and stored
• What does the term "stretch and challenge" refer to in studying?

  It refers to pushing oneself to understand complex concepts
• What is long-term memory (LTM)?

  • A type of memory storage
  • Holds information for extended periods
  • Includes episodic and semantic memory
• How can episodic memory be tested?

  By recalling specific events from one's life
• What is the multi-store model of memory?

  • A framework for understanding memory
  • Consists of sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory
  • Describes how information flows through these stores
• What is digit span in memory studies?

  It refers to the number of digits a person can remember in sequence
• What are the primacy and recency effects in recall?

  • Primacy effect: Better recall of items at the beginning
  • Recency effect: Better recall of items at the end
  • Both are observed in serial position curve studies
• How does Bartlett's War of the Ghosts study contribute to understanding memory?

  It illustrates the reconstructive nature of memory
• What is the theory of reconstructive memory?

  It suggests that memories are not exact replicas but are reconstructed from various sources
• What can cause interference in memory accuracy?

  Similar information can disrupt the retrieval of other memories
• What are false memories?

  • Memories that people believe to be true
  • Can be influenced by suggestion or misinformation
  • May lead to incorrect recollections of events
• What is the significance of context in memory accuracy?

  Context can enhance or impair the retrieval of memories
• How can one apply the concept of memory in real-world situations?

  • Use mnemonic devices for studying
  • Create associations to remember information
  • Practice retrieval through quizzes and discussions