Multi-Store Model of Memory (MSM) Flashcards
what is a theoretical model
A representation of something (not an exact copy) helps us understand how something works
what is memory
The process of storing and retrieving memory
what is encoding
The format in which the memory is retained/stored
what is capacity
How much information this store can retain
what is duration
How long this store can retain information for
What are the types of memory
-Sensory Register (SR)
-Short term memory (STM)
-Long term memory (LTM)
What does the sensory register do
Holds information taken from our 5 senses
What is STM
-The information we are currently aware of or thinking about
- info comes from paying attention to sensory input
what is LTM
-process by which we retain information about events that have happened in the past
-information remains here permanently
