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Memory Processing
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Memory Processing
There are three basic stages in the processing of memories.
Encoding
- The first stage involves the perception of things that happen around us. We can perceive things using all our senses - taste, sight, touch, smell and hearing.
- Encoding is a selective process. We cannot focus on every sensory input around us all the time, so our brain focuses on the most important one or two. We are more likely to notice and encode:
- Emotional things.
- Novel or new things.
- Things that are important because of evolution.
Consolidation
- After an event has been encoded, it may be consolidated in the brain.
- Consolidation involves physical and chemical changes in our brain.
- These changes in our brain are often called memory traces.
Retrieval
- Retrieval is the actual act of remembering or recalling something. That is, bringing that information back into your mind.
- We must access the information stored in our brains to respond to the world around us.
Reconsolidation
About two decades ago, researchers discovered another stage in memory processing - reconsolidation.
Reconsolidation
- Every time we retrieve or recall a piece of information, that memory trace often changes again.
- This process can make memories weaker or stronger.
Retrieval practice
- Actively bringing information back to mind is one of the most effective learning techniques.
- This process creates stronger memory traces than passively reading notes, for example.
1Memory
1.1Memory Processing
1.2Types of Memory
2How Do We Learn?
2.1Neural Model of Learning
3Cognitive Load Theory
4Effective Strategies
4.1Rosenshine's Principles
4.2Dunlosky's Strategies
4.3Dylan Wiliam
4.4Daniel Willingham
4.5The Learning Scientists
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1Memory
1.1Memory Processing
1.2Types of Memory
2How Do We Learn?
2.1Neural Model of Learning
3Cognitive Load Theory
4Effective Strategies
4.1Rosenshine's Principles
4.2Dunlosky's Strategies
4.3Dylan Wiliam
4.4Daniel Willingham
4.5The Learning Scientists
Practice questions on Memory Processing
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- 2Which 5 senses can we use to perceive information or stimulus?Fill in the list
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- 5Which is correct about reconsolidation?True / false
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