Multi-store Memory Model

• Multi-Store Model of Memory:

  • Made of the Sensory Register, STM, and LTM.
  • This model sees the STM as one passive unitary store.
  • Information linearly flows through this.
  • The MSM compares the brain and how it processes information like a computer.
  • The functional processes of the model are attention, maintenance rehearsal, consolidation, and retrieval.
• The Sensory Register:

  • Where information from the senses is stored, but only for ½ second.
  • It is modality-specific, so whichever sense is registered will match the way it is consequently held.
• Attention and STM:

  • If paid attention to, sensory information moves into the STM for temporary storage, which will be encoded visually, acoustically, or semantically.
• Rehearsal Loop:

  • Rehearsing information via the rehearsal loop helps to retain information in the STM and then consolidate it to the LTM.
  • This is predominantly semantically.
• Retrieval and LTM:

  • Information can be stored in the LTM for any duration.
  • Unlimited capacity.