Coding, Capacity & Duration of Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘coding’ mean?
A
The format in which information is stored in different memory stores
2
Q
What does ‘capacity’ mean?
A
The amount of information which can be held in a memory store
3
Q
What does ‘duration’ mean?
A
The length of time information can be held in memory
4
Q
How is STM coded?
A
Mainly acoustically
5
Q
What is the capacity of STM?
A
5-9 items on average
6
Q
What is the duration of STM?
A
Between 18-30 seconds
7
Q
What are the features of LTM?
A
- Semantic coding
- Unlimited capacity
- Duration = lifetime
