NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Psychology Chapter 7 Human Memory
NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Psychology Chapter 7 Human Memory NCERT TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED Question 1. What is the meaning of the terms ‘encoding’, ‘storage’ and ‘retrieval’? Answer: Memory is conceptualized as a process consisting of three independent, though interrelated stages. These are: Encoding: It is the first stage which refers to a process by which information is recorded and registered for the first time so that it becomes usable by our memory system. In encoding, incoming information is received and some meaning is derived. Storage: It is the second stage of memory: Information which was encoded must also be stored so that it can be put to use later. Storage refers to the process through which information is retained and held over a period of time. Retrieval: It is the third stage of memory. Information can be used only when one is able to recover it from his/her memory. Retrieval refers to bringing the stored information to his/her awareness so that it can...