Chapter 6 - Memory

Question 1

Sensory Memory

Answer 1

Duration: 0.5sec - 5sec
Capacity: Unlimited
Information: Rapidly stores all information from our senses

Question 2

Short Term (Working) Memory

Answer 2

Duration: 5sec - 30sec
Capacity: 5-9 unlinked pieces of information
Information: Can store more information longer if apply use of chunking or rehearsal (maintenance: repeat. Elaborative: give meaning)

Question 3

Long term

Answer 3

Duration: 30sec - Lifetime
Capacity: unlimited
Information: permanent connection between neurons in the brain
Declorative (explicit): personal information
Procedural (implicit): Learn by doing