Memory Systems and Amnesia

These flashcards cover key concepts about memory systems, methods for promoting long-term memory, and types of amnesia, along with key terms related to memory tests.

What are some methods to promote long-term memory retention?

Emotions and adrenaline, repetition, and relevance.

What can cause retrieval problems in memory?

Decay, interference, and amnesia.

What is decay in the context of memory?

Forgetting over time.

What does interference in memory refer to?

Clashing or mixing of information.

What is amnesia?

Abnormal memory loss due to damage or issues in the memory system.

What are the two types of amnesia?

Anterograde Retrograde

What role does the hippocampus play in memory?

It acts as a gateway between short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM).

What is the case of H.M. associated with?

Significant insights into anterograde amnesia and the function of the hippocampus.

What are early signs of Alzheimer's Disease?

Anterograde amnesia.

What becomes evident in the later stages of Alzheimer's Disease?

Retrograde amnesia.

What are the two types of memory tests mentioned?

Recognition and recall.

What does a recognition memory test entail?

Asking if you recognize items that were previously tested.

What characterizes a recall memory test?

Remembering information without any cues.

Anterograde

Trouble creating new long term memories, damage to hippocampus

Ex. After a concussion, you forget about something you did 5 minutes ago and cant remember new people’s faces because of anterograde amnesia.

Retrograde

Forgetting past memories

Ex. You forget a long time friend after a concussion because of your retreograde amnesia