The Multi Store Model of Memory

The Multi-Store Model of Memory

(Atkinson and Shiffrin)

(1968)

• It is linear - information travels in a straight line from sensory store to short term memory to long term memory
• It is retrieved from long term memory when required
• Memory stores are unitary - made of single parts. Sensory store, STM and LTM are all single stores that are distinct and seperate from each other 

The Sensory Store

Made up of 5 stores, one for…