MSM Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sensory register?
A
Info automatically come into the brain through senses
2
Q
How long does info stay in sensory register
A
Less than half a second
3
Q
What is the capacity and duration of STM?
A
5-9 items and a duration of 15-30 seconds
4
Q
What is rehearsal
A
Key cognitive process involving keeping info in the stm and is responsible for transferring into the LTM
5
Q
Supporting evidence MSM
A
Bahrick- identification of names and faces from high school yearbooks was very accurate after leaving school
6
Q
Opposing evidence MSM
A
KF- could recall facts from his LTM but could not remember personal events in his life before the accident
7
Q
Contributions to society MSM
A
Understand that to learn effectively and do well in exams they need to rehearse material before an exam
