The Multi Store Model Flashcards
Sensory Register
Place where information is held at each of the senses. Constantly recieving and forgetting information.
STM
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
LTM
Potentially unlimited. Three types (next part)
Retrieval
Bringing a memory from the LTM to the STM
A03: Supporting evidence for MSM
Beardsley found that the prefrontal cortex is active during STM but not LTM.
A03: Case Studies
HM - Personality and intellect stayed the same. He could not form new LTM but could recall old ones.
A03: Multi-store is too simple
There are a number of different types of LTM so just making one unitary store may not be enough.
A03: Processing not Maintenance Rehearsal
Craik and Lockhart - processing not maintenance rehearsal that helps you remember