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information processing approach
memory model
memory is a process (encoding, storage and retrieval) like a computer
parallel distributed processing
memory is distributed aross a network of neurons working simultaneously in a parallel fashion
traditional three stage model
requires three types of storage
sensory storage- large capacity
shorterm storage- limited, 30 seconds
long term storage- permanent
three theories of forgetting
decay theory, interference theory, motivated theory
decay theory
decays within time
interference theory
one memory competes with another one
motivated theory
want to forget unpleasant thoughts
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chapter 7
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2010-05-20T00:13:05Z
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