Crash Course Memory

Front

What is the first stage of memory?

Back

sensory

Front

How long does information stay in your working memory?

Back

15-30 seconds

Front

What is another term for short-term memory?

Back

working memory

Front

How much information can your working memory hold at one time?

Back

4-7 pieces

Front

True or False: Memory formation causes physical changes in the brain.

Back

True

Front

Which part of the brain is key for encoding long-term memories?

Back

hippocampus

Front

What are mental devices that help you associate pieces of information in ways that are easier to remember?

Back

mnemonics

Front

Which memory strength doesn't weaken? Options: storage, retrieval, super imposer, sharing

Back

storage

Front

Which memory strength fades with time?

Back

retrieval