PSYB57H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Reca, Internal Fixation
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Chapter 5 the acquisition of memories and the working-memory system. Learn about acquisition of new memories, leaving discussion of storage and retrieval for later. Good learning depends on how the memory is used later one. We cannot separate claims about memory acquisition form claims about memory storage. Information processes: complex events such as learning, remembering, or deciding actually involve large numbers of discrete steps, occur one by one, each with its own characteristics. Modal model: information processing involves different kinds o memory, 2 are short-term and long-term. Short term memory: information currently in use. Working memory: emphasizes the function of this memory, all mental task involves inputs or sequences of steps that are stretched out in time short-lived memory demand. Long-term memory (ltm): contains all of information you remember; memories, childhood, facts of various topics. Free recall procedure: free to report the words in any order they choose. First few words on list primacy effect.
