Chapter 7 Flashcards
1
Q
What is short term memory
A
Memory that hold information for 15 to 25 seconds
2
Q
What is long term memory?
A
Memory that stores information on a mostly permanent basis
3
Q
What is a chunk in terms of memory?
A
a grouping of information that can be stored in short term memory
4
Q
What is sensory memory
A
the initial storage of memory lasting only a second
