Encoding semantically, based on the meaning of the words; tends to yield the best retention.

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implicit memoryretention of learned skills or classically conditioned associations independent of consciousrecollectionaka undeclarative memoryiconic memorymomentary sensory memory of visual stimuli; picture image memory lasting no more than afew tenths of a secondechoic memorymomentary sensory memory of auditive stimuli; if attention is elsewhere, sounds/words can stillbe recalled within 3/4 secondschunkingorganizing items into familiar, manageable units; often occurs automaticallymnemonicsmemory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devicesspacing effectthe tendency for distributed study of practice to yield better long term retention that isachieved through massed study or practicetesting effectenchanted memory after retrieving, rather than simply rereading informationaka retrieval practice effect of test enhanced learningshallow processingencoding on a basic level, based on the structure of appearance of wordsdeep processingencoding semantically, based on the meaning of words; tends to yield the best retentionautomatic processing and effortful processing involve two types of:encodingwhat is the correct order of the atkinson-shiffrin model?

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What type of process is it when you encode semantically based on the meaning of words?

Semantic processing, which happens when we encode the meaning of a word and relate it to similar words with similar meaning.

What is the retention of encoded information over time called?

Storage - retention of encoded information over time. Retrieval - process of getting information out of memory storage.

What is the most effective form of encoding?

Retrieval is one of the best strategies to encode information into long-term memory. This strategy includes retrieving information by creating and taking a test.

What is semantic encoding in psychology quizlet?

Semantic encoding is a specific type of encoding in which the meaning of something (a word, phrase, picture, event, whatever) is encoded as opposed to the sound or vision of it. Research suggests that we have better memory for things we associate meaning to and store using semantic encoding.