The Multi Store Model

Question 1

Sensory Register

Answer 1

Place where information is held at each of the senses. Constantly recieving and forgetting information.

Question 2

STM

Answer 2

Used for immediate tasks. Limited duration and will decay if not rehearsed.
Information will also disappear from STM if new information enters. This is called displacement

Question 3

LTM

Answer 3

Potentially unlimited. Three types (next part)

Question 4

Retrieval

Answer 4

Bringing a memory from the LTM to the STM

Question 5

A03: Supporting evidence for MSM

Answer 5

Beardsley found that the prefrontal cortex is active during STM but not LTM.

Question 6

A03: Case Studies

Answer 6

HM - Personality and intellect stayed the same. He could not form new LTM but could recall old ones.

Question 7

A03: Multi-store is too simple

Answer 7

There are a number of different types of LTM so just making one unitary store may not be enough.

Question 8

A03: Processing not Maintenance Rehearsal

Answer 8

Craik and Lockhart - processing not maintenance rehearsal that helps you remember