Learning and memory are seperate processes. Learning is dependant on memory, however.Memory depends on three processes.
- Encoding
- Storage
- Retrieval
Human memories tend to be physically stored in areas near sensory organ inputs.
Three types of memories:
- Sensory memory
- Short-term memory
- Long-term memory
Not everything in sensory memory transfers to short-term, and not everything in short-term transfers to long-term.
Memory tasks
- Recall
- Recognition
- Relearning
- Redentegration
- Reconstruction
Meaningful or significant data is generally more memorable than meaningless data.
Common memory problems:
- Encoding errors – Happens at sensory or short-term stage. Memory never gets saved.
- Decay
- Disuse
- Cue-dependent memory (tip-of-the-tongue)
- State-dependent learning