memory-psychology

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    • What is the definition of memory?
      Memory is the process of acquiring, storing, and retrieving information.
    • What is retrieval in memory?
      Retrieval is the process of getting information out of storage and back into conscious awareness.
    • What is short-term memory?
      Short-term memory is the ability to hold a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time, usually for less than one minute.
    • What is long-term memory?
      Long-term memory is the ability to store, maintain and retrieve information over an extended period of time.
    • What are the 3 types of memory stores?
      The 3 types of memory stores are:
      1. Sensory memory
      2. Short-term memory
      3. Long-term memory
    • What are the key features of the multi-store model?
      The key features are:
      • Three distinct stores: sensory, short-term, and long-term
      • Information flows from one store to the next
      • Sensory store has large capacity but very short duration
      • Short-term store has limited capacity and duration
      • Long-term store has essentially unlimited capacity
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