Memory retrieval is significantly influenced by cues in the environment, as detailed by the encoding specificity principle. This principle suggests that retrieval is more successful when cues from the...Memory retrieval is significantly influenced by cues in the environment, as detailed by the encoding specificity principle. This principle suggests that retrieval is more successful when cues from the current context overlap with those from the memory's original context. Context-dependent learning supports this by showing improved recall when learning and testing environments are similar.
This page discusses the three major classifications of memory: sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. Sensory memory briefly retains large amounts of information, encompassing iconic, echoic, and ...This page discusses the three major classifications of memory: sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. Sensory memory briefly retains large amounts of information, encompassing iconic, echoic, and haptic types. Short-term memory processes information quickly and includes phenomena like the Stroop effect and Miller's "Magic Number" for memory span. Long-term memory stores information for extended periods, often using chunking techniques to enhance recall.
