Memory

Memory

1. Information processing - encoding, storage, retreival

2. Models

   • Atkinson-Shiffrin
     • Sensory
     • Short term memory
     • long term memory
   • Sperling
     • Sensory

3. Loss-forgetting

   • Retrieval failure
     • Semantic network theory
   • Interference
     • Proactive
     • Retroactive
   • Motivated
     • Repression
     • Suppression
   • Forgetting Curve: 20 mins 60%, 60 mins 45%, 1 day 35%

4. Biological Mechanisms

   • Decay
   • Neurotransmitters
   • Long term potentiation (LTP)
   • Neurons

5. Improvement

   • Loftus - manipulation of memory
   • Mnemonics
     • Acronym
     • Acrostic
     • Narrative chaining
   • Cues
     • State-dependent cues
     • Context dependent cues
   • Measures of retention
     • Relearning
     • Recognition
     • Recall