Unit 3 (Memory) - Multi-Store Model of Memory Flashcards
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Associated Scientists
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Atkinson & Shriffin
2
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Sensory Memory
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Brief memory that holds an exact replica of sensory information (not an encoding) for very brief time
3
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Short Term Memory
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A memory store in which we can consciously manipulate information from sensory & long term memory
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Short Term Memory Capacity
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5-9 pieces of information
5
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Short Term Memory Duration
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12-30 seconds
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Long Term Memory
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The relatively permanent storage system for information
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Long Term Memory Capacity & Duration
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Potentially Unlimited and Permanent
8
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Strength of MSM
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Research supports the concepts of distinct short and long term systems of memory
9
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Limitation of MSM
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Oversimplified concepts of short & long term memory
