MEMORY - coding, capacity and duration of memory Flashcards
1
Q
what is memory?
A
the process by which we retain information about that have happened in the past
2
Q
what is STM?
A
your memory for immediate events.
only last for a short time
3
Q
what is LTM?
A
your memory for events that have happened in the past
4
Q
what is the difference between LTM and STM?
A
they differ in DURATION, CAPACITY and how they ENCODE INFORMATION
5
Q
what is coding?
A
the format in which information is stored in the various memory stores
6
Q
what is capacity?
A
the amount of information that can be held in a memory store
7
Q
what is duration?
A
the length of time that information can be held in a memory store
