The multi store model Flashcards
What is the beginning of any memory?
It is where the sensory information is received via one of the senses
What is the word coding meant by ?
It is a storage place located in the eyes, ears, nose or fingertips, the memories are then sorted into the appropriate form to the sense
What could an example of coding be?
Eyes can be coded visually
How long does information stay in your sensory memory for ?
It usually stays in there for less than half a second
What can sensory information be moved to if you pay attention to it?
It can be moved to the short term memory
What does coding tend to be within the short term memory?
Acoustic
What is the capacity of the short term memory ?
5 to 9 items
What is the duration of the short term memory ?
less than 30 secs unless rehearsed
What does the coding tend to be in the long term memory ?
Semantic encoding
What is maintenance rehearsal ?
Repeating something until it stays in your short term memory
