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15 Cards in this Set
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the process by which information gets into memory
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encoding
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the ability to process information with little or not effort
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automaticity
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discovering a new procedure for processing information
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strategy construction
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concentrating and focusing mental resources
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attention
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the state of readiness to detect and responsd to small changes occurring at random times in the environment; also called vigilance
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sustained attention
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focusing on a specific aspect of experience that is relevant while ignoring others that are irrevalent
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selective attention
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concentrating on more that one activity at a time.
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divided attention
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retention of information over time
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memory
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states people mold memories to fit information that already exists in their minds
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schema theory
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mental frameworks that organize concepts and information
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schemas
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memory without conscious recollection: memory of skills and routine procedures that are performed automatically.
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implicit memory
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conscious memory of facts and experiences
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explicit memory
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a relatively permanent and unlimited type of memory
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long-term memory
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retention of information for up to 15 to 30 seconds, without rehearsal of the information. Using rehearsal, individuals can keep the infomation in short-term memory longer.
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short-term memory
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A mental "workbench" where individuals manipulate and assemble information when making decisions, solving problems, and comprehending written and spoken language.
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working memory
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