Auditory Information in AP Psychology

Definition

Auditory information refers to any data received through hearing.

Related terms

Echoic Memory:

This is a type of sensory memory specific to auditory information retained for up to several seconds after the original stimulus has ceased - kind of like how a song might continue playing in your head even after it has stopped playing on the radio.

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): A condition where someone struggles to understand and interpret sounds, especially speech sounds - similar to trying to listen to a radio station with poor reception.

Phonological Loop: This is a component of working memory model that deals with auditory information. It's like the DJ at your radio station, keeping track of and managing all the songs (information) coming in.