PSY270H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Interference Theory, Mnemonic, Memory Consolidation
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Explain the serial position curve and what causes it. Describe release from pi and provide experimental evidence. Explain levels of processing theory, its problems and well- supported concepts from the theory. Explain mnemonic and encoding techniques to improve ltm. Provide examples of information in ltm being available but not accessible. Explain encoding specificity principle (esp) and the classic experiment that first demonstrated the phenomenon. Provide examples of types of esp and apply the concepts to everyday learning. Explain why distributed practice is better than massed practice. Synaptic consolidation occurs at the neuronal level and is fast- acting the one that occurs the fastest, occurs between two neurons. Results in a long term change within the neurons. Systems consolidation involves multiple brain structures and can take decades. These changes can take a long time, and they are permanent. Reconsolidation occurs when a memory is reactivated but over a much shorter time course.
