Memory Models

Question 1

Characteristics of the short term sensory store

Answer 1

• Large capacity
• can hold information for up to 1 second

Question 2

How do you move stimuli from the sensory store to the short term memory

Answer 2

-Pay attention

Question 3

What are characteristics of the short term memory

Answer 3

• Can hold 7 items if info for 30 seconds
• Info must be rehearsed to stay in the STM
• If info is rehearsed enough is passed unto the LTM
  -Info not rehearsed is lost

Question 4

What are characteristics of the Long term memory

Answer 4

-Unlimited Capacity
- Memory has to be retrieved back to the STM to be used