Individual Differences In Memory Flashcards
1
Q
How can the MSM explain individual differences?
A
The capacity of the STM and LTM are averages, some may be able to hold more or less information
2
Q
How can Reconsturctive Memory explain individual differences
A
Different people have different schemas
3
Q
How can Tulving (episodic and semantic) explain individual differences?
A
They come from past experiencces from your life time - different experiences = different memories
4
Q
How can WMM explain individual differences?
A
The ability of the CE to shift its attention between the slave systems may vary from person to person
5
Q
Which other factor may affect memory ability?
A
Age
