OLDROYD PSYCHOLOGY 1010 FINAL EXAM
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH NEWEST 2024-2025
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We define memory as... learning that persists overtime
,Information and Library model of memory
experiences are stored in
a specific location in the
brain, waiting to be
retrieved. When people
"forget," it is because they
cannot access the full
memory, although if they
could, they could, have a
perfect recording of
reality.
Time mind is like a Information processing models of memory
computer; information is
encoded (input), stored,
and retrieved (output).
Memory traces, or connectionism models of memory
engrams, are changes in
the nervous system (brain)
in response to an event. A
specific memory will arise
as interconnected neural
networks are activated in a
particular way.
experiences move 3-stage model of memory
through 3 specific
memory stores; sensory
memory, working memory,
and long-term memory
a massive amount of information passes through this
store, most of which is subsequently lost
Sensory memory
durations of the memories in this store range,
depending on which sensory organ they come
through, between less than a second to 4 seconds.
, durations of memories in this store is between 10 and
20 seconds, unless it is rehearsed, or worked on in
some way.
most people have a capacity to hang on to 7 pieces
of information in this memory store (plus or minus 2).
working memory
memory enters this store from both of the other
stores.
you can think of this memory store as the contents of
your conscious mind (what you are currently thinking
about).
duration of memories in this store is unlimited.
Long-term memory
there are no limits on the amount of information that
can be stored in this memory store.
facts and experiences you consciously know, and can
easily put into words.
includes facts and general knowledge, as well as
personal experiences.
Explicit (or declarative)
memory
processed in the hippocampus and frontal lobes.
knowing the date of your mother's birthday.
memorizing all the bones in the human body.
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