The Atkinson–Shiffrin Multi-Store Model of Memory (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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Memory operates like a painting rather than a photograph because it:
Memory operates like a painting rather than a photograph because it:
Creates impressions influenced by factors
Which process must occur first for encoding to begin in memory?
Which process must occur first for encoding to begin in memory?
Attention to incoming information
What is the capacity of sensory memory?
What is the capacity of sensory memory?
Unlimited capacity
How long does echoic memory hold auditory information?
How long does echoic memory hold auditory information?
3-4 seconds
How many unrelated items can short-term memory typically hold?
How many unrelated items can short-term memory typically hold?
7±2 items (5-9 items)
What is the duration of short-term memory?
What is the duration of short-term memory?
12-30 seconds
What is chunking in short-term memory?
What is chunking in short-term memory?
Grouping items into larger single units
Which rehearsal type is more effective for transferring information to long-term memory?
Which rehearsal type is more effective for transferring information to long-term memory?
Elaborative rehearsal
How is information organized in long-term memory?
How is information organized in long-term memory?
Semantically (by meaning)
What process transfers information from sensory memory to short-term memory?
What process transfers information from sensory memory to short-term memory?
Attention