Memory- The multi-store model of memory

Question 1

The theory- sensory register

Answer 1

Modality-specific coding. Very brief duration (Sperling’s study, less than 50 ms). High capacity
Transfer to STM by attention

Question 2

Short-term memory (STM)

Answer 2

Mainly acoustic coding. Limited duration and capacity.
Transfer to LTM by rehearsal

Question 3

Long-term memory (LTM)

Answer 3

Mainly semantic coding. Unlimited duration and capacity.
Created through maintenance rehearsal.
Retrieval from LTM via STM

Question 4

Evaluation- research support

Answer 4

Research shows STM and LTM use different coding and have different capacity

Counterpoint- studies do not use everyday materials (e.g. consonant syllables), low validity

Question 5

More than one STM store

Answer 5

Studies of amnesia (e.g. KF) show different STMs for visual and auditory material.

Question 6

Elaborative rehearsal

Answer 6

Transfer to LTM more about elaboration (meaningful processing) than maintenance rehearsal (Craik and Watkinds)

Question 7

Bygone model

Answer 7

Supporting evidence but also e.g. evidence of more than one type of STM and LTM