multistore model of memory

• What is the function of the sensory register in the multistore model of memory?

  Holds information briefly from your senses
• What does the multistore model of memory divide memory into?

  Three main parts
• How long does the Short-Term Memory (STM) store information?

  Seconds to minutes
• What are the three main components of the multistore model?

  Sensory Register, STM, LTM
• What type of information does long-term memory (LTM) store?

  Vast amounts of information permanently
• What are the key features of short-term memory (STM)?

  • Acts as a mental scratchpad
  • Lasts 20-30 seconds
  • Limited capacity (around 7 items)
  • Uses rehearsal to retain information
  • Encodes information as sounds or images
  • Employs chunking for easier recall
  • Transfers information to long-term memory
• How might you memorize a phone number using encoding?

  By saying it aloud
• What is semantic memory?

  General knowledge and facts
• What is the function of retrieval in memory storage?

  It brings information back from long-term to short-term memory
• What do the yellow arrows indicate in the memory flow diagram?

  One-way flow from sensory input to short-term memory
• What is the short-term memory (STM) used for?

  To store a small amount of information temporarily
• What are the three main parts of the multistore model of memory?

  • Sensory register
  • Short-term memory (STM)
  • Long-term memory (LTM)
• What is episodic memory?

  Memories of events and personal experiences
• How does long-term memory (LTM) differ from short-term memory (STM)?

  LTM stores vast amounts permanently
• What is the capacity of long-term memory (LTM)?

  Unlimited capacity
• How do you use rehearsal in STM?

  By repeating information to yourself
• What assumption does the multistore model make about the memory stores?

  They are independent and process information differently
• How does information flow in the multistore model?

  From sensory register to STM, then LTM
• How does attention affect the memory process?

  • Attention is required to transfer information from sensory information to the sensory register (SR)
  • Attention is necessary for information to enter short-term memory (STM)
• What are the key differences between short-term memory (STM) and long-term memory (LTM)?

  • STM has limited capacity and duration, LTM has large capacity and long duration
  • Information in STM is easily forgotten, information in LTM is more permanent
  • STM relies on rehearsal, LTM relies on consolidation
• How do the components of the multistore model interact in information processing?

  • Sensory Register captures information
  • STM holds information temporarily
  • LTM stores information permanently
• How is short-term memory (STM) metaphorically described?

  As a scratchpad for temporary information
• How can the sensory register be described metaphorically?

  As the brain's "holding area"
• What is the unique characteristic of each memory store in the multistore model?

  Each has unique capacity and duration
• What is the process of learning something new in the multistore model of memory?

  It passes through sensory register, STM, then LTM
• What is procedural memory?

  Skills and habits
• What is the purpose of the rehearsal loop in the memory process?

  To transfer information from short-term memory to long-term memory
• How long does information typically last in STM?

  20-30 seconds
• What role does attention play in the multistore model?

  It directs the flow of information
• What are the main stages of the memory process shown in the image?

  • Sensory information
  • Sensory register (SR)
  • Short-term memory (STM)
  • Long-term memory (LTM)
• What are the key properties of long-term memory (LTM)?

  Unlimited capacity and long duration
• What is chunking in the context of STM?

  Grouping items together for easier recall
• What is another key characteristic of the sensory register?

  Very short duration.
• Why might you use STM when dialing a phone number?

  To remember the number temporarily
• What is the sensory register?

  It is where sensory information first enters memory.
• What is a key characteristic of the sensory register?

  Very high capacity.
• How does long-term memory (LTM) differ from short-term memory?

  LTM has unlimited capacity and duration
• What role does rehearsal play in memory storage?

  It maintains information in short-term memory
• What are the key principles of the multistore model?

  • Separate Stores: Sensory register, STM, LTM
  • Sequential Flow: Information moves through attention and rehearsal
  • Distinct Characteristics: Unique capacity and duration for each store
  • Rehearsal for Storage: Repeating aids transfer to LTM
• What is the purpose of Sensory Memory according to the image?

  To store a fraction of a second of input information