MSM Flashcards
1
Q
Explain the SR
A
- information is encoded via 5 senses
- can hold up to 10 items
- duration of less than 2 seconds
2
Q
Explain the STM
A
- information is encoded acoustically
- can hold between 5 and 9 items
- duration of 30 seconds
3
Q
Explain the LTM
A
-information is encoded semantically
- both duration and capacity is infinite
4
Q
Who supports this?
A
Baddeley - proved that the encoding of the STM and LTM is correct
OTOH - task of recalling word lists lack mundane realism
5
Q
Who conflicts this?
A
Sperling - pst could remember up to 10 items from a 4x4 grid evaluating STM
6
Q
Other theories?
A
WMM - more complex understanding of STM suggesting there are different slave systems
7
Q
Usefulness?
A
Useful for revision in explaining how concentration and retrieval is important
8
Q
Testability?
A
Can be tested empirically with brain scans
