Memory

Retains sensory information for a brief period of time.

Temporary retention of information necessary for tasks.

Stores information for an extended period of time.

Three-stage model of memory processing.

Explains how short-term memory works.

Depth of processing impacts memory strength.

Ability to selectively focus on specific aspects of the environment.

Repetition of information to transfer it to long-term memory.

Proactive and retroactive interference can affect memory.

Impact memory formation, retrieval, and consolidation.

Recollection of personal experiences and events.

General knowledge of the world.

Memory of how to perform skills and tasks.

Storage and retrieval of consciously recalled information.

Conditions that affect the ability to remember and recall information.

Evidence provided by a witness based on their memory of an event.

The study of mental processes such as attention, perception, memory, and problem-solving.

The ability to encode, store, and retrieve information.

Declarative memory (memory of facts and events) and procedural memory (memory of skills and procedures).

Attention, perception, and emotions can influence memory.

Levels of processing theory (memory is influenced by the depth of processing) and encoding specificity principle (memory is improved when the context of encoding matches the context of retrieval).

Mnemonic devices (strategies to aid memory) and memory strategies (strategies to enhance memory performance).

Education, healthcare, workplace, and legal contexts can benefit from understanding memory.

The biological mechanisms underlying memory formation, storage, and retrieval in the brain.

Conditions that affect the nervous system and can cause symptoms related to movement, cognition, and behavior.

Techniques and exercises to enhance memory function and recall ability.

Cultural practices, beliefs, and language can influence memory processes.

Implicit memory refers to memories that are not consciously accessible, such as procedural memory, which is responsible for skills and habits.

The phonological loop is responsible for the temporary storage of verbal information

Visuospatial sketchpad is responsible for visual and spatial information

The central executive acts as a control center, directing attention and coordinating the other two components. 

Maintenance rehearsal is simple repetition of information

Elaborative rehearsal involves processing information at a deeper level by making meaningful connections to existing knowledge. 

Over-rehearsal can be detrimental to memory, as it can lead to interference effects where previously learned information interferes with the encoding of new information.

Proactive interference occurs when previously learned information interferes with the encoding of new information. 

Retroactive interference occurs when newly learned information interferes with the retrieval of previously learned information. 

The Yerkes-Dodson Law states that arousal and performance are related. Performance increases with arousal, but only to a certain point. After reaching an optimal level, more arousal can decrease performance. Moderate arousal is best for optimal performance.

Hippocampus plays a crucial role in the formation of declarative memory, which is the memory of facts and events

The cerebellum is a region of the brain responsible for coordinating movement and maintaining balance.

The basal ganglia are a group of structures in the brain involved in motor control and coordination.