Cognitive Information Processing Memory

These flashcards cover key concepts related to cognitive information processing and memory, aiding in preparation for exams on these topics.

Mental Power

Energy that supports all mental operations and is indicative of a person's readiness to respond to environmental demands.

Cognitive Skills Hierarchy

A structured arrangement of cognitive skills including executive functions, speed of processing, and working memory.

Executive Function

The largest and most complex cognitive category that enables mental representation of alternatives and regulation of mental activities.

Cognition

The acquisition and use of knowledge through a complex mental process involving sensory input, transformation, use, and retrieval.

Sensory-Perceptual Memory

Memory that is related to the initial processing of sensory information, filtered through early selection.

Short-Term Memory (STM)

A temporary storage that holds and processes information actively at any given moment.

Working Memory (WM)

A system that allows active manipulation of information that is no longer perceptually present.

Primary Memory

The first component of short-term memory related to the current focus of attention.

Long-Term Memory (LTM)

A permanent and potentially limitless component of information processing, used for storing information for future recall.

Explicit Memory

Memory that requires conscious effort to recall, such as episodic and semantic memory.

Implicit Memory

Automatic memory that occurs without conscious retrieval, such as procedural memory.

Encoding

The process of transforming sensory input into a form that can be stored in memory.

Retrieval

The process of accessing and bringing stored information into consciousness.

Elaboration

A rehearsal strategy that involves connecting new information with existing knowledge to enhance memory retention.

Perceptual Priming

The increased sensitivity to a stimulus due to previous exposure, happening without conscious awareness.

Attention

The capacity to process relevant sensory information while filtering out irrelevant stimuli.