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Memory and Forgetting

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

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Key Topics to Revise

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Definition and Nature of Memory

  • Memory is a mental process through which we revive past experiences in present situations in a meaningful way
  • Memory serves as a 'storehouse' of all our learned experiences and knowledge
  • Memory has two aspects: positive (ability to remember) and negative (inability to remember - forgetting)
2

Stages of Memory Process

  • Memory operates through three distinct sequential stages: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval
  • Each stage is crucial for successful memory formation and recall
  • Failure at any stage can result in memory problems or forgetting
3

Types of Memory Systems

  • Memory is classified into three main types based on duration and capacity
  • Each type serves different functions and has distinct characteristics
  • Information flows from sensory to short-term to long-term memory
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Types of Long-term Memory (Tulving's Classification)

  • Tulving (1972) divided long-term memory into three distinct types
  • Each type stores different kinds of information and serves unique functions
  • Understanding these types helps explain different memory disorders and phenomena

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Memory is a mental processMemory operates through three sequential stagesThe shortest duration memory that storesTemporary memory lasting 20Permanent memory storage with unlimited capacity

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