Psych Vocab Flashcard Unit 2 Part 3

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Define Memory

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The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information.

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Define Recall

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A measure in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier.

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Define Recognition

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A measure of memory in which the person identifies items previously learned

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Define Relearning

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A measure of memory that assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again

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Define Encoding

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The process of getting information into the memory system

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Define Storage

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The process of retaining encoded information over time

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Define Sensory memory

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The immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system

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Define long-term memory

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The relatively permanent and limitless archive of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences 

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Define short-term memory

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Briefly activated memory of a few times.

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Define working memory

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A newer understanding of short-term memory; conscious, active processing of both incoming sensory information and information retrieved from long term memory.