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The three processes of memory are encoding, storage and retrieval.

Encoding: The process of getting information into the memory system.
The two types of Encoding:
*Effortful Encoding = Learning or storing that requires attention and effortful such as studying for a test
*Automatic Coding = Information taken in and encoded without effort such as remembering where things are arranged in Target

Storage: The retention of encoded information in memory overtime

Retrieval: The process of getting information out of the memory storage
*Cue = Clue or prompt that is used to trigger the retrieval of long-term memory
*Recall = Being able to access info w/o being cued
*Recognition = Involves identifying info

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Yesterday for dinner, me and my family had rice, beans, and pork roast. The pork roast skin was kind of crispy but my mom seasoned it too much and it was a tad bit salty.

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My baby sister Bella who is about to be three now was born the summer before my junior year. Since Covid 19 was a thing, we weren’t able to visit her so my mom face timed us from the hospital. We also stayed with our aunt in Chicago so we had to travel back and forth.

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I started walking around the age of one and I vividly remember my dad taking me to the bus stop to pick my mom up and he put me down on the ground and I started to walk to my mom as she reached for me to come to her.

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Short-term Memory: Part of your memory system that contains info that you are consciously aware of before it is stored more permanently or forgotten

Long-term Memory: The relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system

Sensory Memory: The brief initial coding of sensory information in the memory system

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Usually to help me remember things, I like to write things down. Sometimes even when the teacher has me take notes, that helps me remember everything. I also put the vocab words into notability and write down the definitions as I read through to help me.

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This one is very obvious but I find it helpful that when I fully lock in to my class work or the teacher’s teaching that I can take in the information and remember it for later. I think I do a lot better when I pay attention to the teacher and not just stare into space or zone out.

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Definition: A group problem-solving method that involves the contribution of creative ideas and solutions

Real-life Situation: In the 8th grade, my middle school had a door decorating contest before winter break. My classmates and I decided to do a penguin which took a lot of paper and scissors. We did bump heads a lot but that was just a part of the process. We ended up winning a pizza party. This picture kind of shows what our door looks like.

Effectiveness: If you’re taking a test or quiz, you shouldn’t use this method because it won’t be effective in helping you pass. That is where studying comes in.

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Definition: The process of experimenting with various methods of doing something until one finds the most successful.

Real-life Situation: When I made bread for the first time, it did not go well and was overcooked. The next time it was undercooked. Eventually I tried a different oven temp. and soon after I had a nice cooked bread.

Effectiveness: If you’re at work and your boss tells you to do something, this method will not be effective because you should just do what you’re told.

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Definition: The tendency of people to favor information that confirms or strengthens their beliefs or values

Real-life Situation: When you watch the FOX news channel, they use confirmation bias in a lot of their stories. For example, when they cover anything to do with Biden, they show the bad things meanwhile when they cover Trump they show the good things.

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Definition: A barrier to communication between people who are unable to speak a common language.

Real-life Situation: My mom orders from Uber Eats a lot and the drivers are usual people that can only speak Spanish. My mom will then get rudely frustrated at the language barrier and then get pissy towards the driver even though they are just trying to do their best.

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Question: What is an effective way to improve your memory?

Methods of research:
-Naturalistic Observation: I would follow a group of people or even just one person (specifically a student) to see their own personal methods for remembering things.
-Research Online: I would do my own research before even starting the experiment to find different methods that may or may not improve memory.
-Survey: I would ask questions that can then match the participants with a certain method that I would want them to participate in.
-Experiment: Using the research I conducted, I would find at least 3-5 different methods and then spilt the people into a group for each method.

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The importance of memory is being able to look back on things you did whether it be 2 days ago or 2 years ago. Without our memories we would not have those moments in our lives that make us smile, laugh, or cry. It is also important to have memory because then you would be able to function in everyday life by brushing your teeth or tying your shoe. Thinking is important because it gives you the freedoms to be creative or have fun. It can also help you everyday such as at work or school. It also gives us the abilities to think for ourselves and not blindly follow other people. Problem-solving helps you solve any problem or obstacle that may occur throughout the day which in turn can help you in the long run. If you’re on the way to school and your tire pops, you need to be able to know to change tires. All of these are relevant in understanding human behavior because we wouldn't be us without them. A lot of these stem from emotions and how we may feel about a topic.