AP Psych Unit 7A

The processing of information into the memory system ex) by extracting the meaning

The rentention of encoded information over time

The process of getting information out of memory storage

Activated memory that holds a few items briefly ex) 7 numbers in a phone number while dialing, before information is forgotten

The relatively permanent & limitless storehourse of the memory system includes knowledge, skills, & experiences

A newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious, active processing of incoming auditory & visual-spatial-information & of information retrieved from long-term memory

The processing of many aspects of a problem simultaneously; the brains natural mode of information processing for many functions; contrasts with the step by step processing of most computers & of conscious problem solving

Unconscious encoding of incidental information, such as space, time, & frequency, & of well learned information, such as word meanings

Encoding that requires attention & conscious effort

The conscious repetition of information, either to maintain it in consciousness or to encode it for storage

The tendency for distributed study or practice to yield better long-term retention than is achieved through massed study or practice

Our tendency to recall best the last & first items in a list

The encoding of picture images

The encoding of sound, especially the sound of words.

The encoding of meaning, including the meaning of words.