Multi Store Memory Model

Question 1

Multi Store Memory Model Creation

Answer 1

1968, Atkinson and Shiffrin

Question 2

Assumption #1 MSM

Answer 2

-Memory consists of separate locations in which information is stored

Question 3

Assumption #2 MSM

Answer 3

• Memory Processes are Sequential

Question 4

Assumption #3 MSM

Answer 4

-Each Memory Store operates in a single uniform way.

Question 5

Role of STM in MSM

Answer 5

-Gateway by which information can gain access to long term memory

Question 6

Sequential porcesses between STSM and STM for LTM

Answer 6

Attention, Coding and Rehearsal

Question 7

Role of Attention

Answer 7

Attention is crucial, as individuals need to pay attention to remember information
- When attention is taken away from info in the STM it is forgotten

Question 8

Short Term Sensory Function

Answer 8

• Entering of Sensory Information

- Important stores, visual and auditory

Question 9

Short Term Memory Function in MSM

Answer 9

Rehearsal of Memory

-Passed on to LTM

Question 10

Decay Definition

Answer 10

-The loss of information in STM due to lack of rehearsal

Question 11

Displacement Definition

Answer 11

• Information can be displaced in STM by new information

ex. Pizza number

Question 12

Rehearsal Role

Answer 12

-Rehearsal of Material in STM plays a key role in determining what is stored in LTM