SV 6. Arkinson-Shiffren Multi-Store Model of Memory

• Memory

  • active information processing system that actively receives, organizes and stores info
• 3 parts of Memory; Encoding, Storage and Retrieval
• Encoding - converting sensory info from world info into usable form to be processed by brain, need to pay attention
• Storage - Retention of info in memory stores over time
• Retrieval - locating and recovering stored info from memory; consciously, relying on right cues to locate correct info
• Diagram