PSY 374 1st Edition Lecture 12OUTLINE OF LAST LECTUREI. Sensory RegisterII. Encoding: Getting info into memoryIII. Short term memory OUTLINE OF CURRENT LECTURE I. Short term memory [continuedII. Long-term memoryCURRENT LECTUREI. Short term memory-Chunking- how we organize info is very important. The better it is organized the better shortterm can handle it and then transfer it to long-term memory.-The interplay of short term memory and long term memory- We can use long term memoryto assist short term memory.II. Long term memory-The memory system for holding a large amount of info for a very long time.-3 types of long-term memory:1) episodic [mental images]-Our memory of our personal experiences.-Stored at mental images-Space and time cues helpful for retrieval.-Hard to remember- unless something memorable happens during episode.2) semantic [schemata]-Facts, concepts, and general info, as well as problem solving skills. Includes most things learned in schools.-Organized very differently- Network of connected ideas [Schemata]-We gain access by mentally following paths. 3) procedural [stimulus-response connection]-Involves knowing how to do something.-Stored in the form of stimulus- response connections. -These differ in how they store and organize info.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-3 stages of memory- encoding-storage-retrieval-2 types of interference/inhibition-Retroactive inhibition-Newer or later learning interfered with older learning.-Proactive inhibition -Older learning interferes with newer
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