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Remembering and Forgetting — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology
Remembering and Forgetting revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Memory: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval
- Memory involves three main processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval.
- Encoding is the process of converting information into a form that can be stored in the brain.
- Storage refers to maintaining encoded information over time.
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Types of Memory
- There are three main types of memory: sensory memory, short-term memory (STM), and long-term memory (LTM).
- Sensory memory holds information for less than a second and acts as a 'snapshot' of the environment.
- Short-term memory holds about 7±2 items for 20–30 seconds and is highly vulnerable to interference.
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Causes of Forgetting
- Forgetting can occur due to decay, interference, lack of sleep, nature of material, motivated forgetting, or failure to store.
- Decay theory suggests memories fade over time if not used.
- Interference includes proactive (old memories disrupt new) and retroactive (new memories disrupt old).
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Ways to Improve Memory
- Strong will to learn and attention improve encoding.
- Grouping (chunking) and rhythm help in remembering long sequences.
- Repetition and rehearsal strengthen memory retention.
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Key topics in Remembering and Forgetting include Memory: Encoding, Storage, and Retrieval, Types of Memory, Causes of Forgetting, Ways to Improve Memory. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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