The Multi-store Memory Model

Question 1

Multi store memory model diagram

Answer 1

(retrieval)
(attention) STSS —> STM —> LTM
(rehearsal)

Question 2

What is iconic memory

Answer 2

visual information

Question 3

What is echoic memory

Answer 3

auditory information

Question 4

STM characteristics

Answer 4

• coded acoustically
• lasts about 18 seconds unless rehearsed
• temporary store
• limited capacity store
• 7 +/- 2

Question 5

LTM

Answer 5

• permanent memory store
• info that has been rehersed for a prolonged period of time
• coded semantically
• lifetime duration

Question 6

Evaluation points for the multi store memory model- Research support

Answer 6

STRENGTH

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

Question 7

Evaluation points for the multi store memory model- More than one STM store

Answer 7

LIMITATION

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

Question 8

Evaluation points for the multi store memory model- Elaborative rehearsal

Answer 8

LIMITATION

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