TERM 1
Sensory Memory
DEFINITION 1
Preserves information in its original sensory form for a brief
time, usually only a fraction of a second. Its main encoding
format is a copy of the input.
TERM 2
Short-Term Memory (STM)
DEFINITION 2
A limited-capacity sotre that can maintain unrehearsed
information for about 10-20 seconds. Largely phonemic
TERM 3
Long-Term Memory (LTM)
DEFINITION 3
Unlimited capacity store that can hold information over
lengthy periods of time. Largely semantic.
TERM 4
Ellen cant recall the reasons for the Webster-
Ashburton Treaty because she was
daydreaming when it was discussed in history
class.
DEFINITION 4
Ineffective encoding -- Not really learning the information in
the first place, "pseduforgetting".
TERM 5
Rufus hates his job at Taco Heaven and is
always forgetting when he is scheduled to
work.
DEFINITION 5
Motivated forgetting -- Like repression, keeping distressing
thoughts and feelings buried in the unconscious.
