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Memory
the persistence of learning over time via the storage and retrieval of information
Flashbulb memory
an unusually vivid memory of an emotionaly important moment in one's life
Encoding
the first stem in memory; information is translated into some form that enables it to enter our memory system
Storage
the passive process by whcih encoded information is maintained over time
Retrieval
the rpocess of bringing to consciousness informatin from memroy storage
Sensory memory
the immediate, inital recording of sensory information in the memory system
Short-term memory
conscious memory, which can hold about seven items for a short time; also called working memory
Long-term memory
the relatively permanent and unlimited capacity memory system into which information form short0term memroy may pass
Automatic processing
refers to our unconsicous encoding of incidental information such as space, time, and frequency, and of well-learned information
Effortful processing
encoding that requries attention and some degree of conscious effort
Rehearsal
the conscious, effortful repetition of information that you are tryinhg either to maintain in consciousness or to encode for stoarage
Spacing effect
the tendency for distributed practice to yeld better long-term retention than massed practice, or cramming
Serial position effect
the tendency for items at the beginning and end of a list to be more easily retained than those in the middle
Semantic encoding
the processing of inromation into memory according to its meaning
Acoustic encoding
the processing of information into memory according to its sound