Coding , Capacity and duration of memory

• Define memory.

  When we retain information about events that have happened in the past
• What is Short-term memory?

  The limited-capacity memory store. Stores very recent information.
• What is Long-term memory?

  The permanent memory store and can store memories for up to a lifetime.
• STM and LTM are different in the terms of what?

  Capacity , Coding , Duration
• What is Capacity?

  Refers to how much information can be stored in memory
• What is the capacity of STM?

  Limited
• What happens when STM capacity is full?

  Information is forgotten
• What is the capacity of LTM?

  Unlimited
• What is duration?

  How long information can be stored in memory
• What is the duration of STM?

  Limited
• What is the duration of LTM?

  Unlimited
• What is coding?

  Refers to the format that information is stored in
• How is STM Coded?

  Mainly Acoustic (by sound)
• How is LTM Coded?

  Mainly Semantically (by meaning)