Memory

Question 1

What happens to all the information from a display?

Answer 1

It goes to the memory stores, which is an integral part of information processing

Question 2

What are the 3 memory stores?

Answer 2

• Short term sensory store
• Short term memory
• Long term memory

Question 3

What is the short term sensory store?

Answer 3

• Receives ALL info from display
• Selective attention occurs
• Hold info for brief amount of time before it is sent to STM

Question 4

What is the short term memory?

Answer 4

• Referred to as the working memory system
• DCR process occurs
• Limited capacity , only 6-9 items
• Only holds items for 30 seconds

Question 5

What is the long term memory?

Answer 5

• Stores past experiences as motor programmes
• Used for comparison in STM
• Unlimited capacity

Question 6

How can coaches/players ensure effective storage?

Answer 6

• Fun experiences : makes a performer more likely to remember the info
• Chunking : breaking the skilled action into parts or sub routines
• Practice/rehearsal : grooving a skill helps to create motor programmes