PSYB65H3 Chapter 7: Memory
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Problems in: encoding consolidation or retrieval of information will impair function. Sensory memory and short-term memory: sensory memories. Can direct your memory to particular feature ex. Line of letters after the line is gone indicating that have memory of it all for a short period of time. Very fragile and can be erased with a bright light. Colour motion and shape can be stored in iconic memory. Two sides of brain perform task equally well. Echoic memory trace is much stronger immediately after the perception of a sound: short term memory: responsible for holding information for periods beyond what can be stored by sensory. Short term visual memory: hold info longer than iconic memory. Short-term auditory memory: double take effect (replaying comments to understand them) Can hold about 7 units of information. Chunking information: allows more information to be held.
