Rehearsal

Elaborate Rehearsal

Linking new information to existing knowledge in some sort of meaningful way.

Maintenance Rehearsal

Mechanically repeating information a number of times.

Advantages of Elaborate Rehearsal

Extends time new information is held in STM, increases significance, organises based on meaning.

+- of Maintenance Rehearsal

Good for useless information

Can be easily interrupted.

What is explicit memory

Conscious recollection of previous episodes/deatails.

What is Implicit memory

unconscious level-doesnt need conscious recollection of past events/information

LTM Mindmap?

LTM

Explicit (Declarative) - Semantic, episodic

Implicit (Non-Declarative) - Procedural, emotional conditioning

What is semantic memory

Holds factual info that tells us about the world. Memories not tied to specific place, time or event.

What is episodic memory

Stores significant events/episodes. Resistant to forgetting.