Psychology 2075 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Long-Term Memory
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Memory: memory processes that allow us to record and later retrieve experiences and information. Memory as information processing: encoding getting information into the system by translating into a neural code that your brain processes, storage retaining information over time, retrieval the process of accessing information in long term memory. Three-component model: three major components of memory, sensory memory holds incoming sensory information just long enough for it to be recognized, composed of sensory registers: Putting short term memory to work": four components of working memory (according to. Encoding: entering information: eforful processing encoding that is initiated intentionally and requires conscious attention ex. Rehearsing, making lists, taking class notes: automatic processing encoding that occurs without intention and requires minimal attention ex. On exam saying why cant i remember this i remember the diagram on the top let page: frequency, spatial location, timing occurs automatically.