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| − | In [[psychology]], [[memory]] is the process in which [[information]] is encoded, stored, and retrieved. Encoding allows [[information]] that is from the outside [[world]] to reach our [[senses]] in the forms of chemical and [[physical]] stimuli. In this first stage we must | + | In [[psychology]], [[memory]] is the process in which [[information]] is encoded, stored, and retrieved. Encoding allows [[information]] that is from the outside [[world]] to reach our [[senses]] in the forms of chemical and [[physical]] stimuli. In this first stage we must change the [[information]] so that we may put the [[memory]] into the encoding process. Storage is the second [[memory]] stage or process. This entails that we maintain [[information]] over periods of [[time]]. Finally the third process is the retrieval of [[information]] that we have stored. We must locate it and return it to our [[consciousness]]. Some retrieval attempts may be effortless due to the type of [[information]]. |
From an [[information]] processing perspective there are three main stages in the formation and retrieval of [[memory]]: | From an [[information]] processing perspective there are three main stages in the formation and retrieval of [[memory]]: | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 30 September 2013
In psychology, memory is the process in which information is encoded, stored, and retrieved. Encoding allows information that is from the outside world to reach our senses in the forms of chemical and physical stimuli. In this first stage we must change the information so that we may put the memory into the encoding process. Storage is the second memory stage or process. This entails that we maintain information over periods of time. Finally the third process is the retrieval of information that we have stored. We must locate it and return it to our consciousness. Some retrieval attempts may be effortless due to the type of information.
From an information processing perspective there are three main stages in the formation and retrieval of memory:
- Encoding or registration: receiving, processing and combining of received information
- Storage: creation of a permanent record of the encoded information
- Retrieval, recall or recollection: calling back the stored information in response to some cue for use in a process or activity
The loss of memory is described as forgetfulness, or as a medical disorder, amnesia.
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