Memory Concepts Flashcard

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What is also known as working memory?

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Short-term memory.

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What are techniques used to improve memory?

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Mnemonic.

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What is the memory of facts and concepts called?

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Semantic Memory.

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Which memory technique involves grouping information into smaller units?

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Chunking.

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During which stage of memory is sensory information first transformed into a form that can be stored?

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Encoding.

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What is the process of retaining information over time called?

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Storage.

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What type of memory involves personal experiences and specific events?

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Episodic Memory.

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What is the term for the ability to retrieve information when needed?

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Retrieval.

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What is the phenomenon where recently learned information interferes with the recall of older information?

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Retroactive interference.

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What is the term for the gradual fading of memory traces over time?

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Transience.