Question

1. what are the three main stages of memory, as well as the main processes that occur within each stage.
2. There are a number of different types of memory. how are they define and what are examples of them.
3. What types of retrieval exist? What factors/strategies might improve the odds of successful retrieval?
4. How can memory go wrong? What research has been done that supports the fact that these memory errors exist?

Answer 1

Memory is ability to remember past experiences, and the power or process of recalling to mind previously learnt facts, impressions, habits and behavior.

There are 3 stages of memory:

1. Encoding
2. Storage
3. Retrieval

Encoding - In this stage, we take information and begin processing it in visual, acoustic and semantic form.

Storing Information - It is about keeping information available so that it can be recalled at later point. They way we store the information affects the way we retrieve it.

Retrieval - This refers to getting information out storage. If wr can't remember something, it is because we are unable to retrieve it. Organizing information can help aid retrieval.

Below are the types of memory:

1. Sensory Memory
2. Short-term Memory
3. Long-term memory

Sensory Memory - Part of memory where any information is first registered is called sensory memory. A simple example of sensory memory is to look at any item, and to remember how it looked like with just a second of observation.

Short-term Memory - Primary or active memory that is capable of holding small amount of information for a brief period of time. Thia kind of memory is capable of storing information for 30 seconds or even less without rehearsal.

Long-term Memory - This form of memory is capable of storing information for potentially unlimited duration. Basic idea of memory in a mass is usually mistaken as Long term memory alone. A classic example of Long-term memory is being able to remember incidents of childhood.