Memory models (working memory and multi-store model)

do this questionnaire and test yourself on memory model, and their weaknesses. some studies too

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  • Created by: grace
  • Created on: 19-12-11 00:58
What is meant by duration?
the length of time information can be held for
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What is meant by capacity?
the amount of information that can be held
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what is meant by encoding?
The way in which information is represented in the memory store e.g. sound, meaning or visually
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what is the capacity of stm?
limited
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what is the duration of stm?
20 seconds
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what type of encoding is preferred in LTM?
mainly semantic
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outline two key features of the multi-store model?
short term memory and long term memory
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How might information be lost from LTM?
decay and interference
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one strength of multi-store model?
it has opened doors for psychologist to do more research on memory
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Outline the three key components of working memory model
central executive, visuo-spatial scratch pad and the phonological loop
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what is the main difference between working memory and the concept of STM as described in the multi-store model
Multi-store model suggests that memory is unitary however, the working memory model suggests the use of sub systems and stores that integrate and work simultaneously
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KF was unable to understand new information verbally but he could visually. this is a strength of the working memory but what does it suggests?
it supports the working memory that there are separate sub systems for different information such as verbal and sound and proves the existence of the phonological loop as well as the visuo-spatial sketch pad
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jade

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i really like this quiz. quite challenging but thats good :D

Sophie

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Very useful, Thankyou!

Becky Simpson

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good quiz however, i am not sure about question 8 and 11.

grace

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sorry for the late reply becky but yes it is right. got the infor from my psychology textbook

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