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Memory
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Sociology
11th Grade
12/08/2011

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chuncking
Definition
the process of grouping items together so that they are easier to remember
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delcarative memory
Definition
the conscious recall of information when you need to use it
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encoding
Definition
the mememory process of transforming information so that the nervous system can process it
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episodic memory
Definition
memory of events of your life including when the events occurred
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maintenance rehearsal
Definition
repeating information to yourself so that it will remain in your memory longer
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memory
Definition
the storage and retrieval of information that has been learned or experienced
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procedural memory
Definition
learned skills that you do not have to consciously recall in order to use
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retrieval
Definition
the memory process that involves obtaining information that has been previously stored
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semantic memory
Definition
knowledge of language and grammer
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sesory memory
Definition
the briefest of memories that occurs immediately following the reception of a stimulus
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short-term memory
Definition
the type of memory that is limited to about 7 items
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storage
Definition
the memory process by which information is maintained over a period of time
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three processes of memory
Definition
encoding, storage, and retrieval
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three stages of memory
Definition
sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory
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reconstructive memory
Definition
memories that are true
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confabulation
Definition
when someone remembers information that was never stored
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instant memory
Definition
2.5 seconds
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"working memory"
Definition
short-term memory
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short-term memory
Definition
2-30 seconds
7-10 items
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long-term memory
Definition
episode memory- personal experiences
procedural memory- physical skills
sematic memory
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