atkinson and shiffrin model of memory Flashcards
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What is the Atkinson and Shiffrin model of memory primarily known for?
It is known for describing the process of memory in terms of three stages: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
What are the three main components of the Atkinson and Shiffrin model?
Sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.
True or False: Sensory memory has a very short duration.
True.
Fill in the blank: Short-term memory typically holds information for about _____ seconds.
15 to 30 seconds.
What is the capacity of short-term memory according to the Atkinson and Shiffrin model?
It can hold about 7±2 items.
What process is used to transfer information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
Rehearsal.
True or False: Long-term memory has a limited capacity.
False.
What type of information is stored in sensory memory?
Sensory information from the environment.
Which component of the Atkinson and Shiffrin model is responsible for conscious thought?
Short-term memory.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of memory in the Atkinson and Shiffrin model? A) Sensory B) Short-term C) Working D) Long-term
C) Working.
What is the primary function of long-term memory?
To store information for extended periods, potentially indefinitely.
True or False: Information in long-term memory can only be retrieved through conscious effort.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process of moving information from sensory memory to short-term memory is called _____.
Attention.
What is the role of rehearsal in the memory process?
To maintain information in short-term memory and facilitate its transfer to long-term memory.
Which type of memory allows for the recall of facts and events?
Declarative memory.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of sensory memory? A) Remembering your first day of school B) The brief impression of a sound C) Recalling a friend’s name D) Solving a math problem
B) The brief impression of a sound.
What is meant by ‘chunking’ in the context of short-term memory?
Grouping information into larger, more manageable units to enhance memory capacity.
True or False: Long-term memory can be further divided into explicit and implicit memory.
True.
What is the function of implicit memory?
To store skills and conditioned responses that do not require conscious thought.
Fill in the blank: The Atkinson and Shiffrin model suggests that memory is a _____ process.
Sequential.
What is the impact of interference on memory retrieval?
Interference can hinder the ability to recall information from memory.
Multiple Choice: Which stage of memory involves the longest duration? A) Sensory B) Short-term C) Long-term
C) Long-term.
What is the main limitation of the Atkinson and Shiffrin model?
It oversimplifies the complexities of memory processes.
True or False: The Atkinson and Shiffrin model was the first comprehensive model of memory.
True.
