Memory Codes

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture notes on memory codes.

Memory Codes

Format of information encoded in memory such as visual, auditory, and semantic.

Levels of Processing Theory

Theory that states deeper levels of processing enhance memory retention.

Elaboration

Adding more information to the material being learned, leading to better memory.

Distinctiveness

Items that stand out from their context tend to be recalled better.

Mood-dependent memory

Retrieval cue effectiveness that depends on the mood during initial encoding.

Transfer-Appropriate Processing

Encoding materials in a way that is similar to how they will be utilized later.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember items at the beginning of a list.

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember items at the end of a list.

False Memory Effect

The phenomenon where individuals recall events that did not occur.

Semantic Organization

The structuring of information based on its meaning to enhance recall.