Memory

Memory

1. definition: ability to retain knowledge

2. part of continuum of information processing

3. steps

   • Encoding
     • process of acquiring information and transferring it into memory
   • storage
     • retention of information
       • sensory memory
       • short term and working memory
       • long-term memory
     • bits of information are stored that are later reconstructed into usable memories
   • retrieval
     • most common causes of retrieval failure are interference and stress

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