Theories of Learning - Basic Components of Memory


State Jeanne Ormrod's distinction between learning and memory.

Name and describe three processes that any theory of memory must account for.

Explain the relevance of the processes for learning versus memory.

Models

State why cognitive psychologists use models in studying the mind.

Describe an example of a model to illustrate the importance of models to cognitive psychologists.

Explain what models are used for and distinguish between what can and can not be concluded by using models.

Dual store model

State the additional storage area proposed in early memory theories besides Short Term Memory and Long Term Memory.

Describe some important features of this storage area.

List the characteristics of STM and of LTM in terms of encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Describe Baddeley's conception of STM as working memory.

Explain an important criticism of Baddeley's approach.

Functional models

Describe the levels of processing framework for memory.

Give examples of shallow versus deep processing.

Name two alternative approaches to the levels of processing approach.

Describe some evidence that supports these alternatives and in turn weakens the levels of processing approach.

Distinguish between storage models and activation models of memory.