Memory The persistence of learning over time through the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information

Encoding The process of getting information into the memory system

Storage The process of retaining encoded information over time

Retrieval The process of getting information out of memory storage

Explicit memory Retention of facts and personal events you can consciously retrieve

Effortful processing Encoding that requires attention and conscious effort

Parallel processing Processing many aspects of a stimulus or problem at once

Chunking Organizing items into familiar, manageable units; often occurs automatically

Memory consolidation The neutral storage a long term memory