How Memory Functions: Fresh Take

  • Explain how sensory information is encoded into memory
  • Describe the three stages of memory storage
  • Understand the difference between implicit and explicit memory and semantic and episodic memory
  • Explain retrieval cues and the three types of retrieval
Review the concepts from this section in the following CrashCourse video:
You can view the transcript for “How We Make Memories: Crash Course Psychology #13” here (opens in new window).

The Three Stages of Memory

Watch this video for another explanation of the three stages of memory:
You can view the transcript for “The Processes of Memory” here (opens in new window).

Types of Memory

Watch this video to review the difference between implicit and explicit memory and semantic and episodic memory:

You can view the transcript for “Long-Term Memory (Intro Psych Tutorial #73)” here (opens in new window).

Retrieval

Watch this video to review retrieval cues and the three types of memory retrieval:You can view the transcript for “Retrieving Memories [AP Psychology Unit 5 Topic 4] (5.4)” here (opens in new window).