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1
Q

Where does sensory store information from?

A

The senses

  • eyes
  • ears
  • nose
  • mouth
  • touch
2
Q

how long does sensory memory hold information for

A

1/2 second

3
Q

If we don’t pay attention to something, what happens?

A

spontaneous decay

4
Q

how big is sensory memory’s capacity?

A

sensory memory has a very large capacity

5
Q

How does sensory memory code information?

A

depending on the sense