Topic 1: key terms

Question 1

Capacity:

Answer 1

The amount of information that can be held in memory

Question 2

Coding:

Answer 2

Changing the format of information for use in memory (a.k.a encoding)

Question 3

Duration:

Answer 3

The length of time information remains in memory

Question 4

Sensory register:

Answer 4

A store of sensory information that lasts no more than a few seconds

Question 5

Short-term memory (STM):

Answer 5

A temporary memory store that holds limited amount of information for a short period of time

Question 6

Long-term memory (LMT):

Answer 6

A permanent store where limitless amounts of information can be stored for long periods of time