Year 10 Psychology: Memory and Eye-Witness Testimony

Flashcards covering key concepts related to memory and eyewitness testimony in psychology.

Memory

The processing, storage, and retrieval of information acquired through learning.

Encoding

The process of converting information into a form that can be understood and stored by the brain.

Storage

The retention of encoded information over time.

Retrieval

The process of recalling stored information for use.

Short-term memory

A memory storage system with limited duration and capacity that temporarily holds information.

Long-term memory

The final stage of memory that provides lasting retention of information and skills, theoretically with unlimited capacity.

Explicit memory

A type of long-term memory that involves conscious thought and includes semantic and episodic memory.

Implicit memory

A type of long-term memory that involves unconscious skills and knowledge, such as how to ride a bike.

Procedural memory

A part of implicit memory responsible for motor skills and tasks that do not require conscious thought.

Flashbulb memory

A vivid and highly detailed memory of the circumstances surrounding a shocking or emotionally charged event.

Context dependent cues

Environmental cues present during the formation of a memory that help retrieve that memory later.

State dependent cues

Cues related to an individual's internal state at the time of memory formation that can aid recall.

Reconstructive memory

The process of recalling memories that can be influenced by new information, beliefs, and expectations.

Eyewitness testimony

A person's recollection of an event they witnessed, used as evidence in legal contexts.

Leading question

A question phrased in a way that suggests a particular answer or information.