Memory MSM - definition 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Triagram
A
Non-sense three letter combination used to test the duration of STM
2
Q
Duration
A
How long the memory lasts
3
Q
Capacity
A
How many items the memory can hold
4
Q
Encoding
A
Methods where the memory can retain information
5
Q
Semantic
A
Meaning of words and a method of encoding LTM
6
Q
Acoustic
A
Sounds of words and method of encoding STM
7
Q
Peterson and Peterson
A
Psychologists who established the duration of STM is 18 seconds
8
Q
Baddely
A
Psychologist who established the encoding method of STM is acoustic and LTM is semantic
9
Q
Miller
A
Suggested that the capacity of STM is 7+/-2 items
10
Q
Unlimited
A
Duration and capacity of LTM
