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Define memory retrieval.
Accessing stored information.
What is recall?
Retrieving information without cues.
What is recognition?
Identifying information with cues.
Define context-dependent memory.
Memory retrieval is best in the same environment where learning occurred.
Define mood-congruent memory.
Current mood affects what memories are recalled.
Define state-dependent memory.
Physical state affects memory retrieval.
What is the testing effect?
Actively recalling information strengthens memory.
What is metacognition?
Awareness of one's own thought processes.
Give an example of recall.
Remembering a phone number without looking it up.
Give an example of recognition.
Identifying a suspect in a police lineup.
How does context-dependent memory apply to studying?
Studying in the same room as the exam can improve recall.
Give an example of mood-congruent memory.
Feeling sad and remembering other sad events.
How does state-dependent memory affect recall?
If you study caffeinated, you might recall better when caffeinated.
How can the testing effect improve exam scores?
Self-testing strengthens memory and recall ability.
How can metacognition improve study habits?
Identifying what you don't know helps focus study efforts.
What is the effect of context on memory retrieval?
Similar contexts between learning and recall improve memory.
How does mood affect memory?
Current mood influences the type of memories recalled.
What is the impact of self-testing on memory?
Self-testing strengthens memory and improves retention.
What is the effect of caffeine on memory?
If you study caffeinated, you might recall better when caffeinated.