memory

• what are the 3 types of memory?

  • sensory memory
  • short term memory
  • long term memory
• what is sensory memory?

  • shortest type of memory
  • retain impression of sensory information
• what is short term memory?

  • temporary recall of the information which is being processes
  • readily available state for a short period of time
• what is long term memory?

  • storage of information over a long period of time
  • actually decays very little over time and can store an unlimited amount of information
• what factors can affect memory?

  • age
  • sleep
  • misleading questions
  • rehearsal