PSYCHOLOGY NOTES
Stages of development
Distinguishing the three processes of memory encoding, storage, and
retrieval
Encoding:
is the process of transforming information
into a format that our brain can grasp.
can be impacted by elements like our
emotional condition and the amount of
attention we are giving.More careful
attention to detail enhances the likelihood
that we will retain this knowledge in our
long term memory.
Storage:
Information that we encrypt is kept in our
memory.Recalling information relies on
information stored in long term memory.
Retrieval:
the act of recalling information. Retrieval cues are external stimuli that help us remember
things (like an old toy or photo).The situation can also play a role in memory recollection.
Differentiate between relearning, recognition, and recall
Recall: being able to access information with no retrieval cues but have to think about
remembering.
Serial recall: learnt material is reproduced often in the order it was learnt
Free recall: chunks or pieces of learnt material may be recalled freely
Recognition: long term memory retrieval that only requires the identification of the
information in the presence of retrieval cues (eg multiple choice questions)- dont have to
think about remembering
Relearning: we can re learn information more rapidly the second time
A saving score can be calculated eg the amount of info save from previous learning
Stages of development
Distinguishing the three processes of memory encoding, storage, and
retrieval
Encoding:
is the process of transforming information
into a format that our brain can grasp.
can be impacted by elements like our
emotional condition and the amount of
attention we are giving.More careful
attention to detail enhances the likelihood
that we will retain this knowledge in our
long term memory.
Storage:
Information that we encrypt is kept in our
memory.Recalling information relies on
information stored in long term memory.
Retrieval:
the act of recalling information. Retrieval cues are external stimuli that help us remember
things (like an old toy or photo).The situation can also play a role in memory recollection.
Differentiate between relearning, recognition, and recall
Recall: being able to access information with no retrieval cues but have to think about
remembering.
Serial recall: learnt material is reproduced often in the order it was learnt
Free recall: chunks or pieces of learnt material may be recalled freely
Recognition: long term memory retrieval that only requires the identification of the
information in the presence of retrieval cues (eg multiple choice questions)- dont have to
think about remembering
Relearning: we can re learn information more rapidly the second time
A saving score can be calculated eg the amount of info save from previous learning
