A | B |
Semantic memory | the memory of facts, ideas and concepts |
Episodic memories | An example would be telling a friend about the first time you learned how to ride a bike. |
Explicit memory | divided into two more categories: semantic and episodic. |
Implicit memory | One of the most common forms is procedural memory: the memory of how to do repetitive everyday tasks; language |
availability heuristic | use information that comes to mind quickly and easily |
representative heuristic | makes assumptions based on superficial similarities, stereotypes, or patterns in events |
metacognition | awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes; thinking about your thinking |
Context dependent memory | You learned AP Psychology in Mr. Ingerson’s room, so you would score higher on the AP test in his room than the gym |