The Multi-Store Model

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  • Created by: mitchell
  • Created on: 05-01-13 11:27
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  • Memory
    • The Multi-Store Model
      • Sensory Memory
        • Gathers information from all 5 senses
        • Stores information for fractions of a second
        • A memory is stored into the  Short-Term Memory by Attention
      • Short-Term Memory
        • Has a limited Capacity of 7+2 items
        • A memory has a duration of 15-20 seconds before it is lost
        • A memory is stored into the Long-Term Memory by Rehearsal
        • Encoding is mainly acoustic
      • Long-Term Memory
        • From what we know their is no limit to Capacity
        • Duration is unlimited
        • Encoding is mainly Semantic
        • Lost through interference

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