A | B |
cocktail party effect | another term for selective attention |
divided attention | ability to focus on multiple stimuli simultaneously |
multitasking | another term for divided attention |
explicit memory | memory of facts AND experiences |
semantic memories | memories of facts and ideas |
episodic memories | memories of experiences and events |
implicit memories | an unconscious memory |
learning | a relatively permanent change in long-term memory |
selective attention | focus on one thing; blocking out other stimuli |
stimuli | anything that gets our attention |
unconscious | not aware of it |
procedural memories | memory of how to do repetitive everyday tasks |