Psychology

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Created on: 27-03-14 03:16

Jacob's Digit Span Test (STM Capacity)

Average span for digits are 9.3 items, 7.3 for letters. People found it easier to recall digits because there are only 9 digits - Whereas there are 26 letters

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Miller's Magic Number (7 ± 2) (STM Capacity)

Average capacity of STM is 5-9, as 7-2=5 and 7+2=9 (7 ± 2)

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Simon (Chunking)

Chunking helps to recall things easier for STM - Shorter memory span for larger chunks such as 8 word phrases than smaller chunks such as 1 syllable

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Cowan (Chunking)

Found that STM is limited to about 4 chunks, suggesting STM is not extensive

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Shepard and Bahrick (LTM Duration)

Showed participants 612 memorable pictures one at a time - An hour later they were showed more pictures mixed with previous ones and participants showed perfect recognition. ; 4 months later, they still recognized 50%

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Average capacity of STM is 5-9, as 7-2=5 and 7+2=9 (7 ± 2)

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Miller's Magic Number (7 ± 2) (STM Capacity)

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Chunking helps to recall things easier for STM - Shorter memory span for larger chunks such as 8 word phrases than smaller chunks such as 1 syllable

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Found that STM is limited to about 4 chunks, suggesting STM is not extensive

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