Myers Psychology for AP 2e - Unit 07
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
memory the persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval
of information. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 318)
encoding the processing of information into the memory system—for example, by
extracting meaning. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
storage the process of retaining encoded information over time. (Myers Psychology for
AP 2e p. 319)
retrieval the process of getting information out of memory storage. (Myers Psychology for
AP 2e p. 319)
parallel processing the processing of many aspects of a problem simultaneously; the
brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions, including vision. Contrasts
with the step-by-step (serial) processing of most computers and of conscious problem solving.
(Myers Psychology for AP 2e pp. 176, 319)
, Myers Psychology for AP 2e - Unit 07
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sensory memory the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the
memory system. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
short-term memory activated memory that holds a few items briefly, such as the seven
digits of a phone number while dialing, before the information is stored or forgotten. (Myers
Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
long-term memory the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory
system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
working memory a newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious,
active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information, and of information
retrieved from long-term memory. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 320)
explicit memory memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and
"declare." (Also called declarative memory.) (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 320)
effortful processing encoding that requires attention and conscious effort. (Myers
Psychology for AP 2e p. 320)
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
memory the persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval
of information. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 318)
encoding the processing of information into the memory system—for example, by
extracting meaning. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
storage the process of retaining encoded information over time. (Myers Psychology for
AP 2e p. 319)
retrieval the process of getting information out of memory storage. (Myers Psychology for
AP 2e p. 319)
parallel processing the processing of many aspects of a problem simultaneously; the
brain's natural mode of information processing for many functions, including vision. Contrasts
with the step-by-step (serial) processing of most computers and of conscious problem solving.
(Myers Psychology for AP 2e pp. 176, 319)
, Myers Psychology for AP 2e - Unit 07
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
sensory memory the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the
memory system. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
short-term memory activated memory that holds a few items briefly, such as the seven
digits of a phone number while dialing, before the information is stored or forgotten. (Myers
Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
long-term memory the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory
system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 319)
working memory a newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious,
active processing of incoming auditory and visual-spatial information, and of information
retrieved from long-term memory. (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 320)
explicit memory memory of facts and experiences that one can consciously know and
"declare." (Also called declarative memory.) (Myers Psychology for AP 2e p. 320)
effortful processing encoding that requires attention and conscious effort. (Myers
Psychology for AP 2e p. 320)
