| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| memory model that states we process information through three systems: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory | Atkinson-Shiffrin model |
| memory error in which you cannot access stored information | blocking |
| type of long-term memory of facts and events we personally experience | declarative memory |
| memories we consciously try to remember and recall | explicit memory |
| memories that are not part of our consciousness | implicit memory |
| information that is thought of more deeply becomes more meaningful and thus better committed to memory | levels of processing |
| technique to help make sure information goes from short-term memory to long-term memory | memory-enhancing strategy |
| memory aids that help organize information for encoding | mnemonic device |
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