PSYC 101 Chapter Notes -Long-Term Memory, Iconic Memory, Sensory Memory
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Again, we have to indirectly measure it based on performance. Associationism- belief that memory results from mental connections between ideas and concepts. First systematically studied by herman ebbinghaus in the late 1800"s. Ebbinghaus memorized strings of nonsense syllables & tried to figure out the basic rules of memory. Used himself as the only subject, prolonged study over several years. Starting in the 80s it become more popular to look at memory processes like a computer. Memory- the cognitive processes of encoding, storing & retrieving information. Encoding- process by which sensory info is converted into a form that can be used by the brain"s memory system. Storage- process of maintaining info in memory. Retrieval- active processes of locating and using the stored information. Donald hebb used this distinction to suggest the brain remembered info in 2 different ways. Info in active state b/c of neurons firing continuously- feedback circuits of neurons.
