Psychology

• The two main types of memory are short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM).
• Short-term memory is the temporary storage of information, lasting only seconds to minutes.
• Long-term memory is the permanent storage of information that can last a lifetime.
• Short-term memory is the temporary storage of information, lasting only a few seconds to minutes.
• Sensory register is where sensations from our senses enter our brain.
• Sensory register is where sensations from our environment enter our brain through our senses.
• Iconic memory is the brief visual image we see when looking at something.
• Echoic memory is the brief auditory sound we hear when listening to something.
• Implicit or non-declarative memory does not involve conscious recall but rather learned skills and habits.
• Explicit or declarative memory involves conscious recall of facts and events.
• Working memory allows us to temporarily store and manipulate information as needed.
• Humans have two types of long-term memories - explicit (declarative) and implicit (non-declarative).
• Humans have three different kinds of memory - iconic memory, echoic memory, and short term memory.
• Working memory is the ability to hold onto information while working on it.
• Echoic memory is the brief auditory image we hear when listening to something.
• Working memory is the active processing of information in STM.
• Echoic memory is the brief auditory image we hear when we stop listening.
• Working memory allows us to hold onto information while we process it further.
• Iconic memory is the brief visual image we see when we close our eyes.