Introduction to Cognitive Psychology - Memory

These flashcards are designed to aid in the understanding of key terms and concepts from the lecture on Cognitive Psychology, specifically focusing on memory processes.

Memory

The process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information.

Recency Effect

Better memory for items at the end of a list, reflecting working memory.

Maintenance Rehearsal

Repeating the item over and over to keep it in memory.

Elaborative Rehearsal

Encoding information in more meaningful ways, such as making associations.

Schemas

Cognitive structures that help us perceive, organize, process, and use information.

Retrieval Cue

Anything that helps recall information stored in long-term memory.

Explicit Memory

Memory that requires conscious effort and can often be verbally described.

Implicit Memory

Memory that does not require conscious effort and often cannot be verbally described.

Dual-Process Signal Detection Theory

Theory explaining that recognition involves both familiarity and recollection.

Prospective Memory

Remembering to do something at a future time.