PSYC2050 Lecture 9

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on long-term memory, focusing on encoding, retrieval, and various related theories.

What are the two main types of long-term memory?

Semantic memory and Episodic memory.

What is the primary distinction between Encoding and Retrieval in memory processes?

Encoding is the process of getting information into memory, while Retrieval is the process of getting that information back out.

What effect does depth of processing have on memory recall according to the Levels of Processing theory?

Deeper semantic processing leads to better recall than shallow processing such as rehearsal.

What is the role of retrieval cues in memory?

Retrieval cues help access memories that are intact but not immediately accessible.

What is the significance of the Transfer Appropriate Processing framework?

Memory transfer is most effective when encoding and retrieval processes overlap.

What happens during the 'Tip of the Tongue' phenomenon?

Individuals know they know the information but cannot access it at the moment.

How does emotion influence encoding according to memory research?

Emotion enhances attention and leads to better memory for emotionally charged events.

What is the forgetting curve?

A graph that illustrates how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it.

What does research suggest about the effectiveness of tests in promoting learning?

Testing can help with ongoing learning, not just assessment, by indirectly providing opportunities for encoding.

In Baddeley & Godden's classic experiment on context-dependent memory, what were the conditions tested?

Recall was tested under the same or different environmental conditions (dry or wet) as the study phase.