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Psychology 2110 Exam 3 Study Guide
Ch. 7,8,11
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
04/04/2015

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Test
Definition
Did it work?
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3 Steps in Memory Information Processing
Definition
1.) Encoding, 2.) Storage, and 3.) Retrieval
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Hippocampus
Definition
Spatial memory of something. Important for the ability to store new memories. Located above cerebellum
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Cerebellum
Definition
Motor action learning and memory.
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Amygdala
Definition
Fear learning
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Research on memory consolidation
Definition
Immediate memories acquired through encoding become lasting memories.
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Capacity of short term memory
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Has a limited capacity, but more than sensory memory. Short term memory is a memory storage system that briefly holds a limited amount of info and awareness
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Chunking
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Processing of information into meaningful units to make it easier to remember
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Duration of information in short term memory
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