2.1.1 Sensory memory

Question 1

What is sensory memory?

Answer 1

When information comes in from the senses it needs to be stored for a very small amount of time until the body’s processing systems can decide what to do with it. The processing of this information is carried out in Sensory Memory (SM).

Question 2

What are the 5 types of sensory memory?

Answer 2

/Iconic
/Echoic
/Haptic
/Olfactory
/Gustatory

Question 3

Explain Iconic memory?

Answer 3

Iconic memory is retaining information that comes from sight or light stimulus for example you remember how the theatre or cinema looked as the light went down.

Question 4

Explain echoic memory?

Answer 4

Echoic memory is retaining information that comes from sound or auditory stimulus for example you can recall a song you just heard in your head.

Question 5

Explain haptic memory?

Answer 5

Haptic memory is retaining information that comes from touch
for example you can recall how it feels when rain hits your skin.

Question 6

Explain olfactory memory?

Answer 6

Olfactory memory is retaining information that comes from smell for
example the smell of fresh bread may make you feel happy as it
reminds you of something pleasant.

Question 7

Explain gustatory memory?

Answer 7

Gustatory memory is retaining information that comes from taste for
example the taste of something may remind you of your childhood, like fish fingers and chips.