Recall
a person must retrieve info they learned earlier (fill in the blank tests)
Recognition
a person must identify things learned previously (multiple choice test)
Relearning
assesses the amount of time saved when learning material again
Encoding
the process of getting info into the memory system
Storage
the process of retaining encoded info over time
Chunking
organizing items into familiar manageable units, often occurs automatically
Mnemonics
memory aids, especially techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices
Hierarchies
broad concepts divided into narrower concepts
Spacing Effect
studying over a longer period of time to yield better results
Testing Effect
enhanced memory after retrieving info instead of rereading info