Semantic Encoding
The process of encoding sensory input that has particular meaning or can be applied to a context, enabling deeper processing and memory retention.
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“memory processes”
Levels-of-Processing Effect
A theory that suggests the depth of processing (shallow to deep) affects how well information is remembered.
Shallow Processing
A cognitive approach where information is processed at a surface level, focusing on basic features rather than deeper meaning, often leading to poorer memory retention.
Declarative Memory
A type of long-term memory involving information that can be consciously recalled, such as facts and events.
Iconic Memory
A type of sensory memory that briefly holds visual information for a fraction of a second.
State-Dependent Memory
A phenomenon where people are more likely to remember information when they are in the same state of consciousness as when they learned it.
Chunking
A cognitive process that groups information into manageable units, making it easier to remember and process.
Retroactive Interference
A phenomenon where new information interferes with the ability to recall previously learned information, affecting memory retention.
Directed Cognition
The process by which attention is guided by internal goals and external stimuli, affecting how information is processed and remembered.