memory and processing

Memory

Learning that has persisted over time.

Explicit memory

Memory of facts and experiences that can be consciously known and declared.

Implicit memory

Retention of information independent of conscious recollection.

Recall

Measure of memory where a person must retrieve previously learned information.

Recognition

Measure of memory where a person identifies items previously learned.

Relearning

Phenomenon where one saves time when learning material again.

Encoding

Processing information into memory by extracting meaning.

Storage

Retaining encoded information over time.

Retrieval

Getting information out of the memory system.

Hippocampus

Brain region processing explicit memories for storage.

Cerebellum

Associated with procedural memory and classical conditioning.

Effortful processing

Intentional encoding of information requiring attention.

Automatic processing

Unconscious encoding of incidental or well-learned information.

Shallow processing

Encoding based on the structure or appearance of words.

Deep processing

Encoding based on the meaning, context, or significance of information.

Working memory

Short-term memory focusing on active processing of information.