Information Processing

Chapter 6

Lucina Anselmo, Luanne Haygood

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The Sequence of Information Processing

Long-term memory

Working or short-term

memory

Initial processing

Sensory register

External stimulus

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External stimulus

What does it comprise of?

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The Sequence of Information Processing

Long-term memory

Working or short-term

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Initial processing

Sensory register

External stimulus

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Two Main points1. Have to pay attention to retain info2. Need time to process in order to retain info

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Letter GameSensory Register

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Initial processing

The Sequence of Information Processing

Long-term memory

Working or short-term

memory

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External stimulus

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memory

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Initial processing

Working / Short-Term Memory

Were the mind operates

information, organizes

and connects it to other

information .

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One study showed strong evidence that an increase in WM capacity raises IQ.

Working Memory scores correlate with IQ test scores.

IQ nor WM is a set score. Both can be improved through training WM.

•Research on working memory

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Card game

•Research on working memory

AWMA is an assessment tool for teachers and psychologists to screen students for WM problems.

Significant deficiencies in Working Memory are a reliable predictor of poor academic performance inchildren with ADD, ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Specific Language Impairments.

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N-Back Game

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The Sequence of Information Processing

Long-term memory

Working or short-term

memory

Initial processing

Sensory register

External stimulus

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Long-term memory

Long-term memory is that part of our memory system where we keep information for long period of time.

Episodic Memory, Semantic Memory, Procedural Memory

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Episodic Memory

Besides 911 what

other example can we

give for this type of

memory?

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Episodic memory a type of long-term memory for specific event and experiences.

Semantic MemoryBison Diagram on Page 165

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•Procedural Memory

Automatic

•Riding a bike

•Playing a musical instrument

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Question and Answers

Long-term memory

Working or short-term

memory

Initial processing

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External stimulus

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•References

Automated Working Memory Assessment. (2012). Retrieved September 21, 2012, from

http://pearsonclinical.co.uk

Klemm, William R. Training Working Memory: Why and How (2012). Retrieved September 21, 2012, from http://www.psychologytoday.com

Slavin, Robert E. (2009). Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice (Ninth Edition2009).New Jersey:

Pearson Education. Soak Your Head. (2012). Retrieved September 21, 2012, from http://www.soakyourhead.com