Introductory Flashcards
Understand what they mean.
1
Q
What is the capacity of the sensory memory?
A
It has a large capacity- not processed in detail
2
Q
What is the capacity of the short term memory?
A
It’s limited- 7 ± 2 (Can hold 5-9 items at a time)
3
Q
What is the capacity of the long term memory?
A
Virtually unlimited.
4
Q
What is the duration of the sensory memory?
A
Very brief iconic memory (visual image) - less than one second
5
Q
What is the duration of the short term memory?
A
Up to 30 seconds
6
Q
What is the duration of the long term memory?
A
Can be extensive - from a few days to forever
