Question

Compare the following terms in two or three sentences. Please provide examples if appropriate

Short term versus long term memory

Encoding versus retrieval

Automatic versus effortful processing

Mirror neurons versus modeling

Answer 1

1- When we think of memory, we often think of the expansive repository of information and knowledge. This aspect of our memory is commonly referred to as long term memory or LTM, although eclipsed in capacity, STM plays an integral role in the memory process.

The LTM or permanent memory is a storage in which we use our experiences rather than sensory reactions, the LTM can be described as Episodic and Semantic.

2- Encoding term in memory belongs to the sign and symbol manipulation, by the use of encoding we create a memory map in the mind for future use. Retrieval is a next situation when we want to use our experiences which are stored in the mind as symbols or codes.

3- The automatic processing is related to natural and fundamental instinct which are important to survive in nature. The effortful processing is belongs to our need and memory process in which we create, use and store experiences consciously.

4- When we find any task difficult for memory we used to practice as we get easier way to complete it, the mirror neurones help us to reversals task to use the memory. A type of neurons could help to explain how we learn through mimicry and why we empathize with others.

Modelling is the working memory task in which memory information are constantly being transformed.