Memory

?
Encoding
– changes sensory input into a form or code to be processed by the memory system
1 of 8
Capacity
– the amount of information that can be stored in memory at any given time
2 of 8
Duration
the length of time that information can be kept in memory
3 of 8
Sensory Memory
– holds information in an unprocessed form for fractions of a second after the physical stimulus is no longer present. Information is encoded visually, echoically (sounds) and haptic (touch). Up to 9 items. Lasts about 1-2 seconds
4 of 8
Short Term Memory
– a limited capacity system for storing information for short periods. Acoustically encoded (Baddeley). 5 to 9 items (Jacobs). 18-30 seconds.
5 of 8
Long Term Memory
an unlimited system for storing information for long periods of time. Semantically encoded (Baddeley). Unlimited capacity. Unlimited (Bahrick et al)
6 of 8
Jacobs
Participants read lists of words they had to recall immediately after. Length of list was gradually increased by one digit at a time, until participant could no longer recall. participants could remember 9 numbers or 7 letters.= STM is 5-9 items
7 of 8
Baddely
four sets of words to recall in order. STM task = immediate recall LTM=time interval. STM participants made more mistakes on words that sounded alike, STM is encoded acoustically, LTM confused similar meaning so encoded semantically.
8 of 8

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

– the amount of information that can be stored in memory at any given time

Back

Capacity

Card 3

Front

the length of time that information can be kept in memory

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

– holds information in an unprocessed form for fractions of a second after the physical stimulus is no longer present. Information is encoded visually, echoically (sounds) and haptic (touch). Up to 9 items. Lasts about 1-2 seconds

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

– a limited capacity system for storing information for short periods. Acoustically encoded (Baddeley). 5 to 9 items (Jacobs). 18-30 seconds.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Psychology resources:

See all Psychology resources »See all Memory resources »