Memory & Learning- L1

Neurons

Cells that can send and receive signals in the nervous system

Short term memory (STM)

Stored for a short time- seconds to mins

Limited capacity (approx. 7-9 items)

Released (forgotten) if not used

Long term memory (LTM)

Activated when information needs to be retained

Infinite duration and capacity

Cannot use info directly

• retrieved from STM

Synaptic transmission

Depends on the strength/ type of the stimulus

• High activity- many connections

• Low activity- lose connection

Memory

process where data or information is encoded, stored and retrieved

Learning

use of memory to decrease likely of a negative outcome

Organization

structuring information meaningfully strengthens synaptic pathways

Chunking

group related items reduces cognitive load and deepens encoding

Activity

repeated engagement reinforces and sustains synaptic strength

Sequence LTP

Stimulus —> Sensory Memory —> STM —> LTM

Encoding

translate info from outside into something our brain understands

Retrieval

bring stored memory from LTM to STM