Encoding Refers to the Process by Which __________

question 54

Multiple Choice

Encoding refers to the process by which __________.

• A) people store some, but not all information from the environment in memory
• B) people notice and pay attention to information in their environment, transforming sensory data into some sort of mental representation
• C) people recall information stored in memory
• D) people go through three stages of memory processing

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Definitions:

Visual Sensory Memory

The temporary storage of visual information, retaining impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Semantic Type

An aspect of language understanding that involves the meanings of words, phrases, sentences, and texts.

Short-term Memory

A limited capacity storage system in the human mind that can hold information temporarily for several seconds to a minute.

Permanent Memory

A term commonly referring to long-term memory, where information is stored for an extended period, potentially for a lifetime.