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key ideas and concepts, important names and contributions of a variety of psychologists, and
more.
References
Cherry, K. C., MSEd. (2024, January 16). The recency effect in psychology. Verywell Mind.
McDermott, K.B. & Roediger, H.L. (2025). Memory (encoding, storage, retrieval).Links to an
external site. In R. Biswas-Diener & E. Diener (Eds), Noba textbook series: Psychology.
Champaign, IL: DEF publishers.
retrieval
Kimberly Koalska
The memory test I completed was the Visual Memory Test, which primarily assessed visual
working memory and aspects of long-term memory processing. In this task, a grid of squares
was briefly displayed on the screen, with a subset of squares flashing white. After the display
disappeared, I was required to recall and identify which squares had changed color. As the test
progressed, the number of squares increased, raising the cognitive demand and placing
greater strain on memory capacity.
This task highlights key processes involved in memory, particularly encoding and retrieval.
Encoding occurs immediately after learning or perceiving new information and represents the
first step in forming memories (McDermott & Roediger, 2025). In the brief moment when the
squares flashed white, I attempted to actively organize the visual information in order to
remember which squares had changed and which had not. The process of remembering which
squares had turned white reflects the retrieval stage of memory. Retrieval refers to the ability
to access information that has been previously encoded and stored for later use (McDermott
& Roediger, 2025).
As students, these memory processes are utilized regularly when completing academic
readings and assignments. Beyond an educational context, I have also relied heavily on these
processes in my previous professional role as a Victim Advocate. In that position, I reviewed
detailed case files and later needed to accurately retrieve even minor details when interacting
with victims and their families. Effective retrieval of this information was critical for
establishing credibility, fostering trust, and developing meaningful professional relationships
