memory words psych

memory

learning that has persisted over time

encoding

getting info into our brain

storage

retaining the info

retrieval

getting info back out

parallel processing

dual track processing of the brain

sensory memory

brief recording of sensory info

short term memory (STM)

memory that holds items up to 30 secs

long term memory (LTM)

permanent memory stored

working memory

also known as STM

explicit memory

facts & experiences that we can declare

effortful processing

purposeful encoding

automatic processing

unconscious encoding of info

implicit memory

nondeclarative memory

iconic memory

sensory memory of visual stimuli

echoic memory

memory for auditory stimuli

chunking

grouping info together

mnemonics

memory aids

spacing effect

encoding info over time instead of cramming

testing effect (retrieval practice effect/test-enhanced learning)

repeated self testing