Psychology 2e: Chapter 8 - Memory

Vocabulary flashcards to assist in studying key concepts related to memory in psychology.

Short-term memory

A temporary storage system that processes incoming sensory memory, lasting about 20 seconds and typically holding about 7 items.

Long-term memory

A system for storing information over long periods of time, can be explicit (declarative) or implicit (non-declarative).

Flashbulb memory

A clear and vivid memory of an emotionally significant moment or event.

A-S Model

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model of Memory, describes three stages of memory storage.

Memory consolidation

The process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory.

Schemas

Organized bodies of information stored in memory that bias the interpretation, storage, and recall of new information.

Episodic memory

A type of explicit memory that involves recollection of specific events or experiences in one's life.

Procedural memory

A type of implicit memory related to skills and actions.

Rehearsal

The conscious repetition of information to enhance memory retention.

Tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon

The inability to recall information that one feels one knows.

Amnesia

The loss of long-term memory resulting from disease or trauma.

Misinformation effect

When a person recalls false information after being exposed to incorrect information.

Constructive memory

The process of rebuilding memories that can be altered by new information or experiences.

Interference

When old memories disrupt the recall of new ones, or new memories disrupt the recall of old ones.

Chunking

Organizing information into manageable units to enhance memory retention.

Mnemonic devices

Memory aids that help organize and encode information.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that play an important role in the formation and retrieval of memories.

Retrieval cues

Stimuli that help in recalling information stored in memory.

Arousal theory

The idea that strong emotions can enhance the formation of memories.

Decay

The loss of information from memory due to non-use.