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Memory
Process by which one encodes, stores, and receives information
Encoding
The initial process of recording information in a form usable to memory
Storage
The maintenance of material saved in memory
Retrieval
Material in memory storage has to be located and brought into awareness to be useful
Sensory Memory
The initial, momentary storage of information, lasting only an instant
Short Term Memory
Memory that holds information for 15 to 25 seconds
Long term memory
Memory that stores information on a relatively permanent basis, although it may be difficult to retrieve
Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory reflects information from the visual system
Echoic Memory
A type of Sensory Memory that store auditory information coming from the ears
Chunk
A meaningful grouping of stimuli that can be stored as a unit in short-term memory
Length of retention
7 chunks for 15-25 seconds
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Author
gskinner
ID
200990
Card Set
General Psychology
Description
Memory
Updated
2013-02-16T20:40:31Z
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