Information Processing

Question 1

Atkinson & Shiffron: Multi-Store Model of Memory

Answer 1

sensory input —> SENSORY STORE — attention–>
| STM LTM
| ^ Rehearsal
|__|

Question 2

Brainered

Answer 2

Identified limitations children may face

• Encoding
• Computational
• Retrieval
• Storage
• Work Space

Question 3

Encoding Strategies

Answer 3

• Rehearsal (repetition reinforces neurological pathway)
• Organisation (bite sized chunks)
• Elaboration (Semantically encoded- links with existing pathways to make retrieval easier)

Question 4

Retrieval Strategies

Answer 4

• Direct Questions
• Hierarchical (Triggers a process)
• Purpose - is it relevant?
• Reinforcing context in which it was learnt

Question 5

Are Strategies a success for children?

Answer 5

Keeney et al- Children can be taught developmentally advanced strategies to improve their memory but only use them when prompted

Using them requires cognitive capacity which could be used more effectively else where