Memory Models

Question 1

What is the input stage of atkinson and shiffrins memory model

Answer 1

It is the detection of cues or data from the environment eg teammates, opponents
It is detected by sensory organs
Then moves on to sensory memory

Question 2

What is the sensory memory stage what is capacity and duration of it

Answer 2

Capacity- unlimited
Duration- up to 1 second
Selects only relevant information and filters out irrelevant information

Question 3

What is the short term memory and what is its capacity and duration for Atkinson and shiffrins model

Answer 3

Capacity 7 plus or minus 2 seconds
Duration up to 30 seconds
Information is only stored here if rehearsed eg flight of ball is remembered
Information is perceived here eg cricketer interprets flight of the ball to make the catch
Information is then chunked in the brain and compared with LTM

Question 4

What is the capacity and duration of long term memory model

Answer 4

Duration unlimited
Capacity unlimited

Question 5

Give two methods of strengthening retention

Answer 5

Mental rehearsal
Chunking