Perception and Sensory Processes Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Memory — core processes?

Answer

Encoding, storage, retrieval

2Question

Primacy vs Recency — difference?

Answer

Primacy: first items; Recency: last items

3Question

Episodic memory — type?

Answer

Explicit, personal events

4Question

Memory — components?

Answer

Encoding, storage, retrieval.

5Question

Hippocampus — role?

Answer

Consolidates new memories.

6Question

Short-term memory — capacity?

Answer

7 ± 2 items for 20 seconds.

7Question

Primacy vs recency effect?

Answer

Primacy: early items; Recency: recent items.

8Question

Explicit memory includes?

Answer

Episodic and semantic memory.

9Question

Retroactive interference — effect?

Answer

Impairs old memories.

10Question

Recognition vs recall — difference?

Answer

Recognition uses cues; recall is active.

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Perception and Sensory Processes Flashcards (10 Cards)