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Memory

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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
sensory memory
the immediate, very brief recording of sensory information in the memory system
long-term memory
the relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences.
capacity
the maximum amount of information that memory can contain
duration
length of time that memories last
coding
The format in which information is stored in the various memory stores.
multi store model
explanation of memory that sees information flowing through a series of storage systems
sensory register
a temporary storage device for holding sensory memories collected through the senses
Working Memory Model
An explanation of the memory used when working on a task. Each store is qualitatively different. Created by Baddely and Hitch
central executive
the part of working memory that directs attention and processing
episodic buffer
a storage component of working memory that combines the images and sounds from the other two components into coherent, story-like episodes
phonological loop
the part of working memory that holds and processes verbal and auditory information
visuospatial sketchpad
a component of the working memory model that codes visual information in terms of separate objects
episodic memory
the collection of past personal experiences that occurred at a particular time and place, includes contextual details
procedural memory
a type of implicit memory that involves motor skills and behavioral habits, these memories are automatic as the result of repeated practice
semantic memory
general knowledge that practically everyone knows
Interference
an explanation for forgetting in that one memory disrupts the ability to recall another
proactive interference
the disruptive effect of old information on the recall of new info
retroactive interference
the disruptive effect of new information on the recall of old info
memory cues
prompts that promote remembering certain items
retreival failure
recall has failed
eyewitness testimony
an account given by people of an event they have witnessed
leading question
a question phrased in a way that suggests the desired answer
misleading information
supplying information that may lead a witness' memory for a crime to be altered
Post-event discussion
a conversation between co-witnesses or an interviewer and an eyewitness after a crime has taken place which may contaminate a witness' memory for the event
anxiety
the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
cognitive interview
the use of cognitively based retrieval techniques to improve recall
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