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Memory Flashcards

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Coding

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The format in which information is stored in the various memory stores

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Capacity

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The amount of information that can be held in a memory store

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Duration

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The length of time information can be held in a memory

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STM

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Limited capacity memory store
Coding mainly acoustic
Capacity between 5 & 9 items
Duration 18 - 30 seconds

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LTM

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Permanent memory store
Coding mainly semantic
Unlimited capacity
Store memories up to a lifetime

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