basic principles of memory Flashcards
1
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Outline the features of primary memory
A
Portion of the present space of time, linked to conscious experience and retrieval is effortless.
2
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Outline the features of secondary memory
A
genuine past, unconscious- permanent and retrieval is effortless.
3
Q
What is sensory memory
A
sensations persist after the stimulus has gone, subject to rapid decay, stores exist for visual and auditory sensory information
4
Q
Outline the working memory model
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Composed of 3 diff components, visual-spatial sketch pad, and phonological loop, both of which are coordinated by the central executive.
5
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What is the phonological loop
A
holds sound information
