features of STM & LTM Flashcards
1
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What is memory?
A
The ability to recall events, experiences, information and skills.
2
Q
Which three ways do STM & LTM differ?
A
Coding, capacity and duration.
3
Q
What’s coding?
A
The format in which the information is stored in the various different memory stores.
4
Q
What’s capacity?
A
The amount of information that can be held in the memory store.
5
Q
What’s duration?
A
The length of time the information can be held in memory.
