Chapter 09 - Memory Memory: persistence of learning over time via the storage and retrieval of info Flashbulb memory: a clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event; San Francisco residence recalling 1989 Earthquake Human memory like a computer 1. Get info into our brain ?encoding: processing of info into memory system?2. Retain info ?storage: retention of encoded info over time?3. Get it back later ?retrieval: process of getting into out of memory storage Humans store vast amounts of info in long-term memory: relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system Short-term memory: activated memory that holds few items briefly; phone number just dial Encoding: Getting Information In
Chapter 8 Psychology outline
Chapter 09 - Memory Memory: persistence of learning over time via the storage and retrieval of info Flashbulb memory: a clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event; San Francisco residence recalling 1989 Earthquake Human memory like a computer 1. Get info into our brain ?encoding: processing of info into memory system?2. Retain info ?storage: retention of encoded info over time?3. Get it back later ?retrieval: process of getting into out of memory storage Humans store vast amounts of info in long-term memory: relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system Short-term memory: activated memory that holds few items briefly; phone number just dial Encoding: Getting Information In
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