Memory models Flashcards
(19 cards)
What does selective attention do in memory processing?
Filters relevant information into short-term memory.
What are the three stores in Atkinson and Shiffrin’s multi-store memory model?
- Sensory memory
- Short-term memory (STM)
- Long-term memory (LTM)
What is the duration of short-term memory?
0-30 seconds.
What is the capacity of short-term memory?
7 +/- 2 items.
What is the process called that transfers information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
Encoding.
What are the three main ways in which information can be encoded?
- Visual (picture)
- Acoustic (sound)
- Semantic (meaning)
What happens to information in short-term memory if it is not rehearsed?
It is forgotten or lost.
What is the definition of retrieval in memory?
Recovering information that has been stored.
What does the Levels of Processing model emphasize?
The depth of processing information affects memory retention.
What are the three levels of processing according to Craik and Lockhart?
- Structural level
- Phonetic level
- Semantic level
What is the deepest level of processing?
Semantic level.
What is the importance of meaning in memory retention?
Information that is considered and understood is more likely to be remembered.
What does overlearning refer to?
The process of continued rehearsal leading to automatic skill performance.
True or False: The longer time spent processing information always leads to better recall.
False.
What can lead to forgetting even with high determination to remember information?
Individual differences in memory processing.
Fill in the blank: Information enters the brain from the environment through the _______.
Short term sensory store (STSS).
What is the capacity of long-term memory?
Unlimited.
What is the role of rehearsal in memory models?
It helps transfer information from short-term memory to long-term memory.
Explain the importance of selective attention in memory.
It allows relevant information to be prioritized for processing.
