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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

7. Memory

Information Processing Model

Psychology

7. Memory

Information Processing Model

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Early memories from the first few years of our lives are often difficult to bring into consciousness because they tend to be

implicit.

explicit.

in working memory.

unimportant.

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Understand the difference between implicit and explicit memories. Implicit memories are unconscious and automatic, while explicit memories are conscious and can be intentionally recalled.

Consider the nature of early childhood memories. These memories are often not easily verbalized or consciously recalled, which aligns with the characteristics of implicit memory.

Reflect on the development of the brain and memory systems. During early childhood, the brain structures responsible for explicit memory, such as the hippocampus, are not fully developed.

Evaluate the options given: implicit, explicit, in working memory, and unimportant. Determine which option best describes the nature of early childhood memories.

Conclude that early memories are difficult to bring into consciousness because they are implicit, meaning they are not easily accessible to conscious awareness.