Chapter6Memory
Verona Warren
Psychology 231
9/28/14
Chapter 6 Memory
Memory is a process but it also has a place in the brain as well.
There are several different models of how memory works, all of them involve the same three processes: getting the information into the memory system, storing it there, and getting it back out.
The first process in the memory system is to get sensory information (sight, sound and etc.) into a form that the brain can used which is called encoding.
The next step in memory is to hold onto the information for some period of time in s process called storage.
The last step in the memory system is getting the information they know out of storage.
Icon is the Greek word for “Image”.
Iconic memory was studied in several classic experiments by George Sperling.
Photographic memory is often used to mean this rare ability, some people claiming to have photographic memory actually mean that they have an extremely good memory.
Iconic memory actually serves a very important function in the visual system.
Some memory theorists use the term working memory as another way of referring to short-memory.
Research has shown that short-term memory lasts from about 12 to 30 seconds without rehearsal.
The word Maison means “house”.
Long term memories include general facts and knowledge, personal facts, and even skills that can be performed.
There are two kinds of retrieval of memories, recall and recognition.
False memory syndrome refers to the creation of inaccurate or false memories through the suggestions of others, often while the person is under hypnosis.
Psychology 231
9/28/14
Chapter 6 Memory
Memory is a process but it also has a place in the brain as well.
There are several different models of how memory works, all of them involve the same three processes: getting the information into the memory system, storing it there, and getting it back out.
The first process in the memory system is to get sensory information (sight, sound and etc.) into a form that the brain can used which is called encoding.
The next step in memory is to hold onto the information for some period of time in s process called storage.
The last step in the memory system is getting the information they know out of storage.
Icon is the Greek word for “Image”.
Iconic memory was studied in several classic experiments by George Sperling.
Photographic memory is often used to mean this rare ability, some people claiming to have photographic memory actually mean that they have an extremely good memory.
Iconic memory actually serves a very important function in the visual system.
Some memory theorists use the term working memory as another way of referring to short-memory.
Research has shown that short-term memory lasts from about 12 to 30 seconds without rehearsal.
The word Maison means “house”.
Long term memories include general facts and knowledge, personal facts, and even skills that can be performed.
There are two kinds of retrieval of memories, recall and recognition.
False memory syndrome refers to the creation of inaccurate or false memories through the suggestions of others, often while the person is under hypnosis.