Cognitive Psychology

Recall

a person must retrieve info they learned earlier (fill in the blank tests)

Recognition

a person must identify things learned previously (multiple choice test)

Relearning

assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again

Encoding

the process of getting info into the memory system

Storage

the process of retaining encoded info over time

Chunking

organizing items into familiar manageable units, often occurs automatically

Mnemonics

memory aids, especially techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices

Hierarchies

broad concepts divided into narrower concepts

Spacing Effect

studying over a longer period of time to yield better results

Testing Effect

enhanced memory after retrieving info instead of rereading info