PSYC 1150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Von Restorff Effect, Memory Span, Iconic Memory
22 Nov 2013
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3 systems of memory: sensory, short-term, and long-term: span how much information can each system hold, duration how long can each system hold information. Short-term memory: where construction happens, works actively, transform memories into more meaningful information before passing on some to long-term, duration, memory loss (decay vs. Manipulated how rapidly they presented digits to subjects and where in the list the target appeared (early or late) If decay were the principal culprit in forgetting, performance should be worse if the list were read slowly because more time past. If interference, performance should be worse if digit appeared later in the list, regardless of speed. Results showed interference is the prime culprit in forgetting. Occurs when new information hampers earlier learning (ex. You learn spanish then italian then you forget spanish) learning (ex. You learn how to play tennis, but have trouble learning racquetball)
