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Memory |
Is the ability to store and retain information and retrieve it when needed |
Store, retain, retrieve |
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Short term memory |
The ability to hold information in for a brief period of time. |
Often referred to as primary memory |
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Working memory |
Refers to the amount of information we can hold in our mind whilst performing some kind of operation. |
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Declarative and nondeclarative (procedural) memory Declarative memory |
Refers to knowledge that is available to concious awareness and can be directly assessed explicitly by tests of recall or recognition memory. |
Explicit memory |
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Declarative memory: two types |
Semantic: our knowledge of language, rules and concepts Episodic: the ability to recall events |
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Prospective memory |
Refers to remembering to do something later on in the future. |
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