Atkinson And Shiffren’s Multi-store Memory Model

Question 1

What is the purpose of the short-term sensory store ?

Answer 1

• Information in the form of stimuli enters the brain from the environment
• Information stored for a quarter to one second before it is filtered.
• Selective attention takes place in the short-term sensory store
• This process is important for performers who rely on their quick reaction and therefore need to remain focused
• Selective attention whorls to help the performer concentrate and block out distractions.

Question 2

What is the purpose of rehearsal ?

Answer 2

To transfer information for the short term memory to the long term memory.

Question 3

What is the purpose of retrieval ?

Answer 3

• Retrieval works to recover information that is previously stored.
• The success of the retrieve all relies on how well known the information is and much much information there is.
• Our experiences shape the way we judge and interpretate information
• We can use chunking as a method to help retrieve information.

Question 4

What is chunking ?

Answer 4

Chunking is the grouping of different pieces of information and then remembered as one piece of information.