How Memories Are Encoded and Stored Flashcards

1️⃣ Familiarise yourself with the flashcards:

Look through all the flashcards to see what's on both sides.
Make sure you understand the information on each card. If something's unclear, click the link to the revision notes at the bottom of the page for more details.

2️⃣ Test yourself:

Look at the question or prompt on each card and try to remember the answer before flipping it over.
Check the answer and make a note of any cards you find challenging and need to go over more.

3️⃣ Consistently Review and Practice:

Use spaced repetition: spend more time on the cards you struggle with and go over them more often.
Regularly review all the flashcards to help you better understand and retain the information over time.

Note: We may include questions that have multiple correct answers. It's useful to remember specific examples to understand these concepts better.

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What does encoding mean in memory?

Changing information into a form your brain can store.

Keeping encoded information in memory over time.

Acoustic (sound), visual (sight), and semantic (meaning).

Storing information by how it sounds, like repeating words in your head.

Storing information by how it looks, like making a mental picture.

Storing information by its meaning and linking it to what you know.

Paying attention lets information be encoded; without it, little is stored.

Repeating information strengthens the memory so it lasts longer.

Adding meaning or links to new information to make it stick in memory.

Semantic encoding, because understanding creates stronger links.