This AP Psychology study guide covers memory, including the three-stage model (encoding, storage, retrieval), sensory memory (iconic, echoic), short-term memory (STM) including chunking, and long-term memory (LTM) including explicit (semantic, episodic) and implicit (procedural) memory. It also discusses memory organization (hierarchies, schemas, concepts, prototypes), physical storage in the brain (hippocampus, long-term potentiation), and provides practice questions and exam tips.

#AP Psychology: Memory - The Ultimate Study Guide 🧠

Hey there, future AP Psych master! This guide is your secret weapon for conquering the memory unit. Let's break down how our brains store and retrieve info, making sure you're ready for anything the exam throws at you. Let's dive in!

#Memory: The Basics

Key Concept

Memory is how we maintain and access information. It's not just one thing; it's a whole system with different types and stages. Think of it like a computer's RAM, hard drive, and cache all rolled into one amazing package!

#The Three-Stage Model

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model is like a roadmap for how memories are formed. It's a journey from shallow to deep processing. Check it out:

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

Image Courtesy of Research Gate.

Quick Fact

Encoding: Getting info into our brains. Storage: Keeping the info. Retrieval: Getting the info back out.

#Sensory Memory: The Briefest of Memories

Sensory memory is like a quick snapshot of the world around us. It's super short-lived, but it's the first step in the memory process.

#Iconic Memory

Memory Aid

Iconic memory is all about visual info. Think of it like a quick flash of a picture. Lasts less than a second! 👀

#Echoic Memory

Memory Aid

Echoic memory is for auditory info. It's like an echo of what you just heard. Lasts about 3-4 seconds. 👂

💡Tip—Remember: Icon = See, Echo = Hear. Simple as that!

#Short-Term Memory (STM): The Working Memory

STM is where we hold info briefly while we're actively using it. It's like your mental scratchpad. 📝

Quick Fact

STM holds about 7 +/- 2 items. That's the magic number!

#Chunking

Memory Aid

Chunking is like grouping info...

#AP Psychology: Memory - The Ultimate Study Guide 🧠

#Memory: The Basics

Key Concept

#The Three-Stage Model

The Atkinson-Shiffrin model is like a roadmap for how memories are formed. It's a journey from shallow to deep processing. Check it out:

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

Image Courtesy of Research Gate.

Quick Fact

Encoding: Getting info into our brains. Storage: Keeping the info. Retrieval: Getting the info back out.

#Sensory Memory: The Briefest of Memories

Sensory memory is like a quick snapshot of the world around us. It's super short-lived, but it's the first step in the memory process.

#Iconic Memory

Memory Aid

Iconic memory is all about visual info. Think of it like a quick flash of a picture. Lasts less than a second! 👀

#Echoic Memory

Memory Aid

Echoic memory is for auditory info. It's like an echo of what you just heard. Lasts about 3-4 seconds. 👂

💡Tip—Remember: Icon = See, Echo = Hear. Simple as that!

#Short-Term Memory (STM): The Working Memory

STM is where we hold info briefly while we're actively using it. It's like your mental scratchpad. 📝

Quick Fact

STM holds about 7 +/- 2 items. That's the magic number!

#Chunking

Memory Aid

Chunking is like grouping info...

What is the correct order of the three stages of memory according to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model? 🧠

Long-term, short-term, sensory

Sensory, long-term, short-term

Short-term, sensory, long-term

Sensory, short-term, long-term

What is the correct order of the three stages of memory according to the Atkinson-Shiffrin model? 🧠

Long-term, short-term, sensory

Sensory, long-term, short-term

Short-term, sensory, long-term

Sensory, short-term, long-term

Storing

Ella Gray

#AP Psychology: Memory - The Ultimate Study Guide 🧠

#Memory: The Basics

#The Three-Stage Model

#Sensory Memory: The Briefest of Memories

#Iconic Memory

#Echoic Memory

#Short-Term Memory (STM): The Working Memory

#Chunking

How are we doing?

Storing

Ella Gray

#AP Psychology: Memory - The Ultimate Study Guide 🧠

#Memory: The Basics

#The Three-Stage Model

#Sensory Memory: The Briefest of Memories

#Iconic Memory

#Echoic Memory

#Short-Term Memory (STM): The Working Memory

#Chunking

How are we doing?