Memory is like a complex filing system in your brain. , , and are the key processes that make it work. They determine how we take in info, keep it, and find it later when we need it.
Understanding these processes helps us learn better. We'll look at how to encode info deeply, store it securely, and retrieve it easily. These skills are crucial for effective learning and remembering important stuff.
Encoding and Rehearsal
Encoding Processes
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Encoding converts sensory information into a form that can be stored in memory
Involves processing and organizing information to create a mental representation
Influenced by attention, prior knowledge, and the way information is presented (visual, auditory, or semantic)
strengthens encoding by connecting new information to existing knowledge (creating a story or mnemonic device to remember a list of items)
Types of Rehearsal
involves repeating information over and over to keep it active in (repeating a phone number until it can be written down)
Does not lead to long-term retention because it lacks deeper processing and meaningful connections
Elaborative rehearsal involves actively processing and connecting new information to existing knowledge
Creates stronger, more durable memories by establishing associations and meaning
Techniques include summarizing, paraphrasing, and relating information to personal experiences or prior knowledge
Levels of Processing Theory
Proposed by Craik and Lockhart (1972)
Suggests that the depth of processing during encoding determines the strength and durability of memory
focuses on superficial characteristics (appearance or sound of words)
involves semantic analysis and extracting meaning (understanding the concept and relating it to prior knowledge)
Deeper levels of processing lead to better retention and easier retrieval of information
Storage and Consolidation
Memory Storage Systems
briefly holds raw sensory information (iconic memory for visual stimuli, echoic memory for auditory stimuli)
Short-term memory (working memory) holds a limited amount of information for a short period (7 ± 2 items for 15-30 seconds)
stores vast amounts of information for an extended period (potentially indefinitely)
Information is transferred from short-term to long-term memory through rehearsal and
Consolidation and Interference
Consolidation is the process of stabilizing memory traces over time
Involves physical changes in the brain, such as strengthening neural connections
Occurs during periods of rest or sleep, particularly during REM sleep
Interference occurs when information in memory competes or conflicts with other information
happens when prior learning interferes with the acquisition of new information (difficulty learning Spanish after studying French)
occurs when new learning interferes with the retrieval of previously learned information (forgetting high school math after taking advanced college courses)
Retrieval and Context
Retrieval Processes
Retrieval is the process of accessing stored information from memory
Involves searching for and locating the desired information
Can be influenced by , context, and emotional state
Retrieval cues are stimuli that help trigger memory recall (a song that reminds you of a specific event)
Context and State-Dependent Memory
refers to the improved recall of information when the context during retrieval matches the context during encoding
Studying in the same location where an exam will take place can enhance performance
Revisiting a childhood home may trigger memories from that time period
refers to the improved recall of information when the individual's physiological or emotional state during retrieval matches the state during encoding
Information learned while under the influence of a substance (alcohol or medication) may be easier to recall when in a similar state
Memories associated with a specific mood (happiness or sadness) may be more accessible when experiencing that same mood