Processing Information

Definition

Processing information refers to the mental activities involved in encoding, storing, and retrieving information. It includes perception, attention, encoding, consolidation, storage, and retrieval.

Related terms

Attention:

The mental process of selectively concentrating on specific aspects of our environment while ignoring others.

Consolidation:

The process by which memories are stabilized and strengthened after they are initially acquired.

Storage:

Refers to how encoded information is maintained over time in memory systems until it's needed for retrieval.