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What is memory? |
The system that allows us to retain information and bring it to mind. |
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What is memory retrieval |
The process of accessing and bringing into Consciousness information stored in memory
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What is the three-stage model of memory |
Sensory memory, short term memory and long term memory |
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What is the definition of sensory |
The storage system that holds memory of sensory impressions for a very short time |
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What is maintenance rehearsal |
The process of extending retention of information held in short-term memory by consciously repeating the information |
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What is consolidation |
The process of converting short-term memories into long-term memories |
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What is chunking |
The process of enhancing retention of a large amount of information by breaking it down into smaller more easily recalled chunks |
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What is procedural long term memory |
Memory of how to do things that require motor or performance skills |
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What is long term memory |
The memory subsystem responsible for long-term storage of information |
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What is the capacity of short-term memory |
About 30 seconds also called working memory |
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What is echoic memory |
A sensory store for holding a mental representation of a sound for a few seconds after it registers in the ears |
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What is iconic memory |
A sensory store for holding a mental representation of a visual image for a fraction of a second period also known as a type of photographic memory |
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What is Instinct Theory |
The belief that behavior is motivated by instinct |
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What is arousal Theory |
Delete that whenever the level of stimulation dips below an organism's Optimum level do organisms seek the way of increasing it |
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What is the drive Theory |
The belief that behavior is motivated by drives that arise from biological needs that demand satisfaction |
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What is incentive Theory |
The belief that our attraction to particular goals are object motivates much of our Behavior |
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What are the hierarchy of needs from the basement to the Attic Human Experience |
Physiological, safety, love and belonging esteem, self actualization |
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What is the prenatal period |
From conception to birth |
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What is the infancy period |
Birth to one-year |
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What is the toddler. |
One to three Year's |
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What is the preschool. |
3 to 6 years |
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What is middle childhood |
6 through 12 years |
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What is adolescence |
12 - 18 years |
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What is Young adulthood |
18 through 40 years |
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What is middle adulthood |
40 through 65 years |
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What is late adulthood |
65+ years |
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What are the periods of prenatal development |
Terminal, embryonic, fetal |
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What is a teratogen |
Any environmental influence or agent that may harm the developing embryo or fetus AKA Mercury, x-rays Kama infections |
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