Psychology memory and manipulation unit assessment review

memory consolidation

The process by which recent experiences are transformed into stable, long-term memories.

working memory

your memory processing information

schema

when you group things with your long term memory, e.g. file in a organised system

neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, adapting to new experiences, learning, and injury.

cognitive load

The amount of mental effort being used in the working memory, influencing how well information is processed.

cognitive load theory

A theory that describes the overload of working memory while learning new information, emphasizing the importance of managing cognitive load for better learning outcomes.

flashbulb memories

clear, vivid memories of the moment people learned about a shocking event

according to cognitive load theory, what are three types of cognitive load? (3 loads)

intrinsic cognitive load, extraneous cognitive load, germane cognitive load

what are three key claims of scheme theory?

organised structures, active processing, dynamic adaptation

diagram the multi-store model

design it.

anchoring bias

when your mind assumes something because of something you see at the beginning. The tendency to rely too heavily on what you see first.

confirmation bias

the tendency to interpret information that supports what we believe

system one processing

fast and automatic way of thinking

system two processing

slow and logical way of thinking

reinforcement

any consequence that increases the likelihood of a behaviour.

punishment

any consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behaviour

schema

when you group things in your long term memory and remember them as clusters.

classical conditioning

type of learning where neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus to elicit a learned response

unconditioned stimulus (ucs)

automatically triggers a response e.g. food

unconditioned response (ucr)

natural, unlearned reaction to the ucs e.g. saliva

conditioned stimulus (cs)

previously neutral signal paired with the uca e.g. bell

conditioned response

learned reaction to the cs after pairing

what is entertainment-education and explain how sesame street is an example of it.

muppets and animation, catchy music, targeted goals, real-world modelling