AP Seiple Psych Second Unit

Memory

Memory

Learning that persists. Info that has been encoded, stored, and retrieved.

Recall

One of the three retention measures: Retrieving info that is not in your conscious, like a fill in the blank test

Recognition

One for the retention measures: Identifying terms recently learned, like an MCQ

Relearning

One of the three retention measures: Learning something again much more quickly, like studying for the finals

Parallel processing

Doing multiple things simultaneously in your brain

Multi-store model

Model that includes sensory memory, short-term memory and long-term memory

Sensory Memory

First step of the MSM, recording info as a fleeting very brief recording

Short-term memory

Second step in the MSM, briefly activated memory later stored or forgotten.

Long-term memory

Third step in the MSM, after rehearsal of encoding short-term, it is the permanent archive of the memory system like skills and experiences

Working Memory

Stages where short and long term memory combine, where our brain actively Processes vital info by linking our experiences with our long term memories. (extension of short term)

Central executive

Main memory component of working mem. that coordinates the phonological loop and visuospatial sketchpad activities

Phonological loop

Memory component of the CE that briefly holds auditory info like repeating a phone number out loud while typing it

Visuospatial sketchpad

Component of the CE that briefly holds info about objects and their relation in space like where you parked your car

Neurogenesis

Formation of new neurons from thinking or learning something

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

Process where neurons get a stronger connection when they fire together over and over