A psychological theory that describes the structure and process of memory, consisting of three stages: Sensory Memory, Short-Term Memory, and Long-Term Memory.
Sensory Register
A short-term memory store that holds sensory information from our environment.
Short-Term Memory
A volatile memory store that temporarily holds information for processing.
Long-TermMemory (LTM)
A permanent memory system that stores information for an extended period, with a permanent storage, unlimited capacity, and no decay.