The Atkinson–Shiffrin Multi-Store Model of Memory (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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3 stages of info processing model
3 stages of info processing model
Encoding, storage, retrieval
Encoding definition
Encoding definition
Converting sensory info into usable form
Retrieval definition
Retrieval definition
Locating & recovering stored info from memory
3 stores in multi-store model
3 stores in multi-store model
Sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory
Sensory memory duration
Sensory memory duration
0.2-4 seconds
STM capacity (items)
STM capacity (items)
7±2 items (5-9 unrelated items)
STM duration
STM duration
12-30 seconds
LTM capacity
LTM capacity
Unlimited
Chunking definition
Chunking definition
Grouping separate items into larger single units
Elaborative rehearsal
Elaborative rehearsal
Giving meaning to new info & linking to existing LTM