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Exam Ch. 6, 9, 10
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
11/02/2010

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memory
Definition
process of encoding, storage, consolidation, and retrieval of information
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encoding
Definition
process of transforming information into a form that can be stored in memory
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storage
Definition
maintaining information in memory
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consolidation
Definition
physiological change in the brain that allows encoded information to be stored in memory
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retrieval
Definition
bringing stored material to mind
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sensory memory
Definition
memory system that holds information from the senses for a period of time ranging from only a fraction of a second to about 2 seconds
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short-term memory
Definition
component of memory system that holds about seven items for less than 30 seconds without rehearsal
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displacement
Definition
event that occurs when short-term memory is filled to capacity and each new, incoming item pushes out an existing item, which is then forgotten
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chunking
Definition
memory strategy that involves grouping or organizing bits of information into larger units
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rehearsal
Definition
act of purposely repeating information to maintain it in short-term memory
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long-term memory
Definition
memory system with a virtually unlimited capacity that contains vast stores of a person's permanent or relatively permanent memories
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recall
Definition
task in which a person much search memory to produce required information
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recognition
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task in which a person much identify information as having been encountered before
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state-dependent memory effect
Definition
information recall is better if in same emotional state as when information was encoded
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eidetic imagery
Definition
ability to retain an image of a visual stimulus for several minutes
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schemas
Definition
integrated frameworks of prior knowledge and assumptions
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repression
Definition
process in which traumatic memories are buried in the unconscious
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amnesia
Definition
partial or complete loss of memory due to loss of consciousness, brain damage, or some psychological cause
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anterograde amnesia
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inability to form new memories
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retrograde amnesia
Definition
loss of memory for experiences that occurred shortly before a loss of consciousness
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motivation
Definition
all the processes that initiate, direct, and sustain behavior
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motive
Definition
need to desire that energizes and directs behavior toward a goal
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activation
Definition
first steps toward a goal
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persistence
Definition
continuing to work toward a goal despite encountering obstacles
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intensity
Definition
energy and attention applied to achieve a goal
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intrinsic motivation
Definition
desire to perform an act because it is satisfying or pleasurable in and of itself
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extrinsic motivation
Definition
desire to perform an act to gain an external reward or avoid an undesirable consequence
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homeostasis
Definition
natural tendency of the body to maintain a balanced internal state
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lateral hypothalamus
Definition
when activated, signals organism to eat
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ventromedial hypothalamus
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when activated, signals organism to stop eating
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