The process of getting information into the memory system, often by rehearsal.

This type of memory includes automatically processed information, such as skills or conditioned associations.

The neural center responsible of the storage of explicit memories.

Activation (often unconsciously) of particular memory associations.

Occurs when new learning disrupts your ability to remember older information.

A multiple choice test is an example of this type of memory measure.

Memory that requires effortful processing, such as studying.

Part that primarily processes procedural memory for storage.

Anchor points which help you remember information, usually associated with your surroundings.

An inability to form new memories.

Our current term for active processing in short-term memory.

Brief sound memory, which can last for about 3-4 seconds.

When this brain structure is activated (as in flashbulb memories) memories seem to be stronger and more clear.

The reason that if you learned information while scuba-diving, you do better on a test of the information if you took it while scuba-diving than on land.

This occurs when we forget something because we failed to attend to what we read.

The first memory model to include sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory stages.

Processing information by making it more meaningful to us; helps our retention.

Neural connections are strengthened after brief, rapid stimulation, which is believed to be the neural basis of learning.

The reason we might remember all of someone's bad qualities when we are mad at them.

Ebbinghaus' research result that demonstrates "if you don't use it, you lose it" fairly quickly.

Active processing in working memory is controlled by this.

This occurs because we tend to remember things better if we quiz ourselves after learning something new.

The neural storage of long-term memories.

The reason you likely remember the first few presidents of the US and the last few, but may have difficulty with the middle of the president list.

Dr. Loftus warns against relying heavily on memory and eyewitness statements because of these.