PSY100H1 Chapter 7: chapter 7 summary

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h. m. has problems with memory due to seizure; part of brain removed (temporal lobe) able to learn motor skills without himself realizing (can"t remember the tasks he did before) unable to transfer short term memory into long term memory. Memory- the capacity of the nervous system to acquire and retain usable skills and knowledge, allowing living organisms to benefit from experiences. Modal memory model- the three-stages of memory system; sensory input . Sensory memory short term memory long term memory. Sensory memory- temporary memory; visual (iconic memory) and audio (echoic. allows us to view the world in a continuous stream. George sperling experiment- flashed 3 rows of letters for 1/20 second. Results: participants were able to do task well without further delay. Short term memory- limited capacity memory system that holds information in awareness for a brief period of time. (ie ram of computer) (7 +/- 2 memories)

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