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Three Kinds of Memory
Process we use to remember knowledge or skills we’ve learned in the past is called…
The Kinds of Memory Answer Memory
Three Kinds of Memory Being able to remember what you did over the weekend would be an example of this kind of memory.
The Kinds of Memory Answer Episodic Memory
Three Kinds of Memory These kind of memories are special because once you learn them, they tend to last a lifetime.
The Kinds of Memory Answer Procedural Memory
Three Kinds of Memory Memory of an event so surprising or significant to us that it is as if we photographed it in our mind. 9/11 would be an example of this.
The Kinds of Memory Answer Flashbulb Memory
Three Kinds of Memory Multiplication tables, the first president of the U.S. are both examples of this kind of memory.
The Kinds of Memory Answer Generic Memory
Three Kinds of Memory Riding a bike, swimming, playing an instrument, texting are all examples of this kind of memory.
The Kinds of Memory Answer Procedural Memory
Three Processes of Memory
The processing of information into the memory system. This is like typing info into a computer
The Processes of Memory Answer Encoding
Three Processes of Memory The retention of encoded material over time. Saving information into a computer.
The Processes of Memory Answer Storage
Three Processes of Memory The process of getting the information out of memory storage. Finding where you saved a document and then opening it up.
The Processes of Memory Answer Retrieval
Three Processes of Memory You recognize an actor in the movie but when you go to say his name just the first letter of his name comes to mind. You know you know the name but it won’t pop into your consciousness. This is an example of…
The Processes of Memory Answer Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon
Three Processes of Memory An example of this is when you’re angry you remember other times you were angry.
The Processes of Memory Answer State Dependent Memory
Three Processes of Memory You get home and don’t remember that there was any homework for class. The next day as you walk into class you suddenly remember the teacher explaining the assignment. This is an example of…
The Processes of Memory Answer Context Effect
Three Processes of Memory Being asked to name the 7 dwarfs off the top of your head is an example of this kind of retrieval task.
The Processes of Memory Answer Recall
Three Processes of Memory Multiple choice questions are an example of this kind of retrieval task.
The Processes of Memory Answer Recognition
Three Processes of Memory A way of getting information to storage where a person repeats information over and over.
The Processes of Memory Answer Maintenance Rehearsal
Three Processes of Memory When you relate information to something you already know. This way of getting something into storage will cause it to last longer.
The Processes of Memory Answer Elaborative Rehearsal
Three Processes of Memory This type of encoding is the least effective form and is when you picture things in your mind.
The Processes of Memory Answer Visual Encoding
Three Processes of Memory Saying something over and over in your mind to encode it or just being able to remember what the teacher said in class is an example of this kind of encoding.
The Processes of Memory Answer Acoustic Encoding
Three Processes of Memory When you encode the meaning of something. This is the best form of encoding.
The Processes of Memory Answer Semantic Encoding
Three Processes of Memory When you make the information meaningful by relating it to your own life and experiences. A type of semantic encoding.
The Processes of Memory Answer Self-Reference Effect.
Mnemonics
Placing items you want to remember throughout the room or your house.
Mnemonics Answer Method of Loci
Mnemonics Remembering a grocery list by kinds of food (dairy, snacks, breakfast foods)
Mnemonics Answer Categorical Clustering
Mnemonics Learning your numbers by using the saying One, Two Freddy’s coming for You Three, Four better lock the door…
Mnemonics Answer Peg-Word System
Mnemonics HOMES = Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior This is an example of…
Mnemonics Answer Acronym
Mnemonics Example: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (Math) Example: Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge (Music)
Mnemonics Answer Acrostic
Mnemonics Example: Elvis shook his pelvis Stalactite holds tight to the ceiling
Mnemonics Answer Keyword System
Mnemonics Link a set of isolated words by creating visual representations for the words and then picturing interactions among the items. Example: If you had to remember a list of random things like an aardvark, pencil, table and book picture the aardvark sitting on a table holding pencil in its claws and writing in a book.
Mnemonics Answer Interactive Images