memory/ learning

attaching meaning to something in an effort to move that information into long term memory?

• sensory memory

• encoding

• chunking

• repression

can take in and sense a large amount of information but can only retain it for about 2-3seonds

• stm

• flashbulb memory

• sensory memory

• schema

a method used to help keep information in short term memory that involves repeating information over and over again

• maintenace rehersal

• stm

• stage model of memory

• ltm

can hold an infinte amount of information for an indefinite period of time

• ltm

• stm

• suppression

• repression

breaking down information into bits of information

• encoding

• flashbulb memory

• chunking

• repression

unconsciously forgetting information

• repression

• supression

• flashbulb memory

• stm

a vivid memory of an event in which you can often remember specific detail of when and where you were when the event occurred

• encoding

• retroactive interference

• schema

• flashbulb memory

new memories interfering with old ones

• retroactive interference

• ltm

• stm

• sensory memory

organized clusters of knowledge and information about particular topics

• chunking

• ltm

• suppresson

• schema

making conscious decisions to put something out of your mind and try to forget about it.

• repression

• supression

• encoding

• ltm