Memory Systems & Metacognition

A set of flashcards covering key concepts in memory systems and metacognition.

Sensory Memory

Very brief memory type (< 1 sec) that filters incoming information.

Working Memory

Active processing memory type that can hold approximately 7 items, used for tasks like recalling a phone number.

Episodic Memory

Long-term memory for personal events and experiences.

Semantic Memory

Long-term memory for general facts and concepts, such as the function of mitochondria.

Procedural Memory

Long-term memory for skills and how-to knowledge, e.g., riding a bike.

Schemas

Organized mental frameworks that help in interpreting new information.

Metacognition

The process of thinking about one's own thinking.

Self-regulatory Metacognition

A type of metacognition where a student notices confusion and decides to re-read difficult sections.

Self-directed Learning

The highest form of learning where individuals take control of their own learning process.