Memory Key Words 5.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? PsychologyMemoryASAll boards Created by: Tasc24Created on: 09-10-15 19:42 38975421610 Across 1. This is the information at the senses. Information is retained for a brief period. We are only able to hold accurate images of sensory information momentarily. The capacity is very large and the method of coding depends on the organ involved. (7, 8) 5. The way information is changed so that it can be stored in memory. Information enters the brain via the senses. It is then stored in various forms such as visual (pictures), acoustic (sounds), or semantic (meaning of experience) codes. (6) 6. A measure of how long a memory lasts before it is no longer available. (8) 10. This is a measure of how much can be held in memory. It is represented in terms of bits of information, such as number of digits. (8) Down 2. An explanation of memory based on three separate memory stores, and how information is transferred between these stores. (5, 5, 5) 3. Your memory for immediate events. STMs are measured in seconds and minutes rather than hours and days. They disappear unless rehearsed. STM also has a limited capacity of about four chunks of information and tends to be coded acoustically. (5, 4, 6, 3) 4. Memory for how to do things, for example riding a bicycle or learning how to read. Such memories are automatic as the result of repeated practice. (10, 6) 7. Shared memories for facts and knowledge. These memories may be concrete such as knowing that ice is made of water, or abstract, such as mathematical knowledge. (8, 6) 8. Your memory for events that have happened in the past. LTM has potentially unlimited duration and capacity and tends to be coded semantically. (4, 4, 6, 3) 9. Personal memories of events, such as what you did yesterday or a teacher you liked. This kind of memory includes contextual details plus emotional tone. (8, 6)
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