Explain the Psychology of Levels of Memory Processing Flashcards

The retention of information or experience over time as the result of three key processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval.

The first step in memory the process by which information gets into memory storage.

A continuum of memory processing from shallow to intermediate to deep, with deeper processing producing better memory.

Number of different connections made. _{Deep, elaborate processing is powerful.}

The retention of information over time and how this information is represented in memory.

Theory stating that memory storage involves three separate systems: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Memory system that involves holding information from the world in its original sensory form for only an instant, not much longer than the brief time it is exposed to the visual, auditory, and other senses.

Auditory sensory memory, which is retained for up to several seconds.

Visual sensory memory.

Holds about 30 seconds unless we use strategies to retain it longer

A three-part system that allows us to hold information temporarily as we perform cognitive tasks; a kind of mental workbench on which the brain manipulates and assembles information to help us understand, make decisions, and solve problems.

Briefly store speech-based information about the sounds of language.

Visual and spatial information, including visual imagery.

Integrates information.Connected with long-term memory.

A relatively permanent type of memory that stores huge amounts of information for a long time.