attkinson shriffon model (aos2)

Question 1

encoding

Answer 1

conversion of information into a usable form so that it can be neurologically represented and stored in the memory

Question 2

storage

Answer 2

retention of encoded information over time

Question 3

retrieval

Answer 3

recovery of stored information and bringing into conscious awareness for use when needed

Question 4

attkinson-shriffin multi store model of memory

Answer 4

represents memory as consisting of three seperate store called sensory memory, short term memory and long term memory

Question 5

sensory memory

Answer 5

sensory memory receives and stores large amounts of incoming sensory information for a brief time
-their for temporary storage system for info
-if you don’t attend to it- it will be lost forever

Question 6

duration, function, capacity sensory

Answer 6

function-the entry point of sensory info from the environment and enables perceptual continuity for the world around us

duration-0.2-4 seconds

capactiy- vast, potentially unlimited

Question 7

sensory memory: iconic memory

Answer 7

is used to describe visual sensory memory
duration: 0.3-0.5 seconds

Question 8

sensory memory: echoic memory

Answer 8

is used to describe auditory sensory memory

-register and retains all kinds of sounds

Question 9

short term memory

Answer 9

STM- is a memory system with limited storage capacity in which information is stored for a relatively short time, unless renewed in some way

Question 10

duration and capacity

Answer 10

duration: 18-30 seconds

capacity: very limited storage capacity

-information stored in STM is lost primarily through decay (not being used) and displacement (being pushed out by new info)

Question 11

chunking (STM capacity)

Answer 11

grouping seperate items together to form larger single of information

Question 12

working memory

Answer 12

stm enables us to actively work on and manipulate information while we undertake out everyday tasks

-info from sensory memory is processed in working memory and information is retrieved from LTM to be used and manipulated in working memory

Question 13

long term memory def

Answer 13

stores a potentially unlimited amount of information for a very long time, possibly permanently

two main types: implicit and explicit

Question 14

function, duration and capactiy of long term memory

Answer 14

function: responsible for the storage of information for an extended period of time

duration:indefinite, possibly permanent

capacity:unlimited

Question 15

LTM explicit memory

Answer 15

def- involves memory that occurs when information can be consciously or intentionally retrieved and stated
-We are aware of these memories

has two main sub types: episodic and semantic

Question 16

LTM-explicit memory-episodic memory

Answer 16

def- is the memory of personally experiences events
-memories often include details of time, place and psychological state when event occurred

Question 17

LTM-explicit memory-semantic memory

Answer 17

def-is the memory of facts and knowledge about the world
-includes specialised knowledge of facts and knowledge learned through school
-everyday facts and knowledge

Question 18

LTM-implicit memory

Answer 18

def-involves memory that does not require conscious or intentional retrieval

-remembering usually occurs effortlessly

-two sub types: procedural memory, classically conditioned memory

Question 19

LTM-implicit memory-procedural memory

Answer 19

def-is the memory of motor skills and actions that have been learned previously

-involves memories of how to do something following the procedure