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Remembering and Forgetting — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology

Remembering and Forgetting revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Meaning and Nature of Memory

  • Memory is a complex mental process that stores and recalls information in an organised way.
  • Levin defined memory as being linked to a giant filling cabinet in the brain with data sorted, classified and cross-filed for future reference.
  • Sternberg defined memory as the means by which one draws on past experiences to use this information in the present.
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2. Types of Memory

  • Sensory memory is the initial stage and acts like a brief buffer for incoming sensory information.
  • Sensory memory is subdivided into iconic, echoic, and haptic memory.
  • Iconic memory is the sensory memory for visual items. It retains visual information for about one-fourth of a second and up to twelve items.
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3. Working of Memory

  • Memory works through three main stages: encoding, storage, and retrieval.
  • Encoding is the initial process of collecting information through perceiving and learning.
  • Information can be encoded semantically, acoustically, and visually.
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4. Models of Memory

  • Atkinson and Shiffrin proposed the Information Processing Model, also called the Modal model or Multi-store model.
  • This model includes three stores: sensory register, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
  • In this model, the sensory register holds stimulation for about 1 to 4 seconds.

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Memory is the process of retainingMemory is commonly divided into sensorySensory memory is the first stageShortWorking memory is the active mental

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Remembering and Forgetting for ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Remembering and Forgetting include Meaning and Nature of Memory, Types of Memory, Working of Memory, Models of Memory. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Remembering and Forgetting for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Remembering and Forgetting. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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