Memory
The persistence of learning over time through storage and retrieval of iformation
Cognition
The mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering and communicating
Encoding
Processing information into the memory system
Storage
Retention of encoded in...
Memory and Cognition exam questions and answers
Memory - answer The persistence of learning over time through storage and retrieval of iformation
Cognition - answer The mental activities associated with
thinking, knowing, remembering and communicating
Encoding - answer Processing information into the memory system
Storage - answer Retention of encoded information. Retrieval - answer Pulling information out of memory storage (i.e. out of long term memory and into working memory).
Sensory memory - answer The immediate and brief recording of sensory information into the memory system.
Short-term memory - answer Activate memory that holds about 7 (plus or minus) items briefly before the information is stored or forgotten.
Long-term memory - answer The relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system.
Working memory - answer A newer understanding of short-term memory that focuses on conscious, active processing of incoming information, and of information retrieved from long-term memory.
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