Memory (Psychology 2021)

2. conceptual frameworks we use to make sense of the world; relate new information to previously learned information
3. remembering the last few items in a list because they were still accessible in short-term memory
7. knowledge of language, as well as general information
8. the linking of new information to material that is already known
10. techniques for using associations to memorize information
11. memory of our own life, usually chronological
12. spreading out learning over time which results in stronger memories
13. filling in memory gaps; a person sometimes “remembers” information that was never stored in memory
16. clear memory of an emotionally significant event
17. memory retrieval in which a person reconstructs previously learned material
18. encoding of meaning, the most effective type of encoding
20. encoding of picture images, the least effective type of encoding by itself

1. remembering the first few items in a list because of more rehearsal time
4. memory of physical skills, does not require conscious recollection
5. involves repeating information to oneself without attempting to find meaning in it
6. effortless encoding of incidental information
9. memory retrieval in which a person identifies an object or idea as one they have experienced before
14. encoding of sound, a memorable rhyme or jingle
15. encoding that requires attention and effort
19. the process of grouping items to make them easier to remember