Unit 6 - Memory, Cognition, Intelligence

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What is memory?

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Memory is the process of storing and recalling information.

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What is the memory process?

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The memory process consists of encoding, storage, and retrieval.

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What are the 3 stages / types of memory?

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Sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory

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How many things can our short-term memory "hold" at a time?

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about 5-9 items

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What is your working memory?

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Working memory is the capacity to hold and process information temporarily.

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What are the TWO main types of long-term memory?

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Explicit memory and implicit memory

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Which one does NOT describe implicit memory? Options: It involves a learned skill that does not require conscious processing., It involves conscious recall of facts and specific events or experiences., It relies on automatic processing., An example would be learning a how to ride a bike.

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It involves conscious recall of facts and specific events or experiences.

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Which one is an example of explicit memory? Options: Recalling a friend's birthday, Recognizing a familiar face, Learning that fire is hot, Forgetting a friend's name

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Recalling a friend's birthday

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What is it called when you are more likely to remember the first and last items on a list?

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Serial position effect (primacy-recency)

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What is it called when other memories get in the way and cause retrieval problems?

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Interference